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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Heather Stewart

Boris Johnson could face byelection if inquiry finds he misled MPs over Partygate

Boris Johnson – pictured here giving his victory speech after being returned to his seat in the 2019 general election – may now have to face a byelection in his constituency of Uxbridge & Ruislip South.
Boris Johnson – pictured here giving his victory speech after being returned to his seat in the 2019 general election – may now have to face a byelection in his constituency of Uxbridge & Ruislip South. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Boris Johnson could be forced to face a byelection in his Uxbridge constituency if he is found to have misled MPs over Partygate, a report from the House of Commons privileges committee has made clear.

Despite having resigned as Conservative leader, Johnson still faces a parliamentary probe over whether he misled MPs when he told them repeatedly that “all guidance was followed” in Downing Street during the pandemic – something subsequently proved to be untrue.

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