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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Johnson accepts misleading MPs over partygate but denies doing so ‘recklessly’

PA Wire

Boris Johnson admitted misleading MPs but denied doing so “intentionally or recklessly” as he published a defence dossier apportioning blame to advisers and criticising Parliament’s inquiry.

The former prime minister rejected accusations of a “cover-up” and insisted his partygate assurances were made “in good faith” based on what he believed at the time, as he fights to avoid a possible suspension from the Commons.

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