Boris Johnson would accept a finding by MPs that he “recklessly” misled Parliament as he desperately tries to escape a by-election, it was claimed on Thursday night.
The Partygate Prime Minister is under investigation by the Commons Privileges Committee which is probing allegations he deliberately or recklessly gave false information to MPs over lockdown-busting bashes in No10, first revealed by the Mirror.
He was hauled in for a marathon 195-minute evidence session earlier this month - and MPs could advise a suspension if they rule he did mislead the House.
A 10-day ban or longer could trigger a process that may result in a snap by-election in his Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat in North West London - and ultimately oust him from Parliament.
But Mr Johnson could hope for a shorter suspension if the committee rules he recklessly rather than intentionally misled MPs.
“He feels that he did not recklessly mislead Parliament but he understands the political world that he operates in,” an ally told The Daily Telegraph.
“There is a landing zone in the middle.”
Mr Johnson’s spokesman said last night: “Boris was pleased to give oral evidence to the committee.
“He is waiting to read their findings and will study them when they are brought forward.”
