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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker Political correspondent

Who are the seven MPs who will decide Boris Johnson’s fate?

Boris Johnson, who was then prime minister, and Labour  MP Harriet Harman arriving in the House of Commons, 17 December 2019.
Boris Johnson, who was then prime minister, and Labour MP Harriet Harman arriving in the House of Commons, 17 December 2019. Photograph: Jessica Taylor Handout/EPA

The committee that could ultimately decide Boris Johnson’s fate in politics comprises seven members, but it is probably fair to say that even in Westminster, many people could name only two, perhaps three, if asked.

At the very centre of the storm, aside from Johnson, will be Harriet Harman, the veteran Labour MP who replaced party colleague Chris Bryant on the privileges committee for the duration of the inquiry after Bryant recused himself over his public criticism of Johnson. She was then picked as chair to replace him.

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