The former prime minister will provide a ‘detailed and compelling’ account showing he ‘did not knowingly mislead the House’
reported he will point to a series of previously undisclosed WhatsApp messages from senior civil servants and members of his No 10 team showing that he had relied upon their advice when he made his statements to Parliament.Downing Street believed the gatherings were coveredThe committee’s investigation is being chaired by Labour’s Harriet Harman, although the seven-strong panel has a Tory majority.
The committee will publish its findings on whether Mr Johnson committed a contempt of Parliament and would make a recommendation on any punishment, but the ultimate decision would fall to the full House of Commons.on the committee and indicated he would grant a free vote to Conservative MPs on any sanction that may be recommended.
Asked if he was not concerned that a suspension of more than 10 days could trigger a by-election in Mr Johnson’s Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat, Mr Sunak added: “This is a matter for Parliament, for the House. It’s not right for the Government to get involved.”
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