House of Commons Privileges Committee Finds Boris Johnson Guilty of “Serious Contempt” of Parliament Over “Partygate” Scandal

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused of deliberately misleading Parliament multiple times over a scandal known as “partygate” by the House of Commons privileges committee.

The committee, which is made up of a majority of members of Parliament from across the political spectrum, released its long-awaited report on Thursday morning. It concluded that Johnson had committed a “serious contempt” of Parliament by deliberately misleading it about the lockdown-flouting parties that undermined his credibility and contributed to his downfall.

In response to the report, Johnson issued an angry statement, describing the committee as a “kangaroo court” and accusing it of conducting a “witch hunt” to drive him out of Parliament. He resigned as an MP last week after being told in advance of its conclusions.

The scandal, which has been dubbed “partygate,” has been a major source of controversy since it first came to light last year. It has been seen as a major factor in Johnson’s downfall, with many critics accusing him of attempting to cover up the truth about the parties.

The report is likely to have major implications for Johnson’s political career, with many calling for him to face further sanctions for his actions. It is also likely to have a lasting impact on the way in which the British government is held to account in the future.