The Latest Breaking News from the Privileges Committee

Boris Johnson faces TV grilling by MPs over 'partygate' accusations

The Privileges Committee has been charged with undertaking a parliamentary investigation into whether Mr Johnson lied to MPs

Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2023

What you need to know as Boris Johnson faces MP for grilling over Partygate

Mr Johnson has always protested his innocence, rejecting any suggestion that he “knowingly or recklessly misled Parliament”.

Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023

Boris Johnson: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Privileges Committee

The former Prime Minister will defend himself against claims that he lied to Parliament over the partygate scandal.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Boris Johnson accepts he misled parliament over 'partygate' - but says statements made in 'good faith'

The former prime minister said he would 'never have dreamed' of misleading the House intentionally or recklessly

Manchester Evening News · Mar 21, 2023

When is Boris Johnson's partygate appearance in front of Privileges Committee?

The former Prime Minister has submitted written evidence in defence of claims he made about Partygate

Manchester Evening News · Mar 21, 2023

Boris Johnson accepts misleading Commons over Partygate, but insists comments were in ‘good faith’

In written evidence the ex-Prime Minister branded the inquiry into his conduct “illogical”

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023

Boris Johnson partygate scandal: What happens next in Commons probe and how to watch the hearing

The former prime minister could face expulsion from the Commons if he is found to have misled Parliament about rule-breaking parties in Downing Street

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023

Tory MPs will get free vote on any Johnson inquiry sanctions

Rishi Sunak indicated that Tory MPs will be given a free vote on the matter, ahead of the ex-PM’s appearance before the Privileges Committee.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

OPINION - Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing

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Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023

Johnson’s defence passed to MPs preparing to question him over partygate ‘lies’

The former prime minister’s allies urged the Privileges Committee to publish the evidence ‘as soon as possible’.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023