Saturday, June 10, 2023

How Westminster Reacted to Boris Johnson Stepping Down as MP

Jun 10, 2023 | Boris Johnson has stood down as a Conservative MP after an investigation into the Partygate scandal found he misled parliament and recommended a lengthy suspension from the House of Commons. The former prime minister angrily accused the investigation of trying to drive him out, and claimed there was a 'witch-hunt under way'. MPs from both major political parties have attacked Johnson – Labour's Angela Rayner called him a 'coward', while former Conservative MP Anna Soubry described his 1,000-word statement as 'shameful'


BoJo is a dangerous clown. This country is well rid of him. He has done immense damage to this country. – © Mark Alexander