Boris Johnson Denounces Damning Partygate Report as 'Nonsense' in Desperate Attempt to Salvage Reputation
Boris Johnson, the former UK Prime Minister, has launched a vehement attack on a parliamentary probe into Partygate, an investigation that is expected to have devastating consequences for his political future. Despite an 11th-hour appeal that delayed the release of the report, Johnson called for its findings to be made public so that "the world" could judge the "nonsense" claims against him. The investigation by the Privileges Committee has examined whether Johnson deliberately or recklessly misled MPs regarding the handling of COVID-19 restrictions in Downing Street. The report, which is anticipated to be released soon, is expected to conclude that Johnson is guilty, potentially leading to a by-election in his constituency. As tensions rise, allies of the former PM are urging Tory MPs to revolt against the committee's findings, while critics emphasize the importance of due process and the rule of law.