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Boris Johnson has delivered a staunch, sometimes punchy, and often very slick defense to allegations that he lied to Congress during the Partygate scandal.
During a more than three-hour testimony session that was delayed to allow members of the House to vote, Mr Johnson repeatedly insisted that what he said in the House was what he believed to be true at the time. bottom.
All of the former prime minister’s cases have basically relied on the advice he was given by his advisers, that events at Downing Street were within the rules, and that such events involving leaving drinks were absolutely out of the question for the job. based on claims he believed were necessary. the purpose.
Above all, No. 10 was a special work environment, so I thought it was more difficult to receive guidance than other workplaces.
Mr Johnson’s interpretation of the rules and guidance has come under a lot of scrutiny, and the former prime minister assured the House of Commons that both were being followed regarding the Downing Street events.
But Mr Johnson’s desire to clear his mind of deliberately misleading Congress and thus being despised was, summed up, by a seven-member Privileges Committee when he attended various rallies. It just depends on what you see agreeing that you’re not ignoring the rules and guidance. that his adviser had so assured him.
It is doubtful that the Commission will agree with his claims, as he has often pushed his arguments to the point of getting into angry exchanges with members of the Commission.
A fundamental problem occurred early in the session. Mr Johnson exchanged views with Tory Bernard He Lord Jenkin on the decision to leave drinks at No. 10 to attend. Mr. Jenkin finally replied: guidance. “
If this is a sentiment commonly held among the rest of the committee, Mr. Johnson may find his belligerent defense failing to deliver a knockout blow, It remains to be seen whether Mr Johnson will agree that he intends to mislead lawmakers so much.