Uncomfortable moments for Boris Johnson in Partygate questions
Boris Johnson was questioned about events in Downing Street during the Covid lockdown and his subsequent statements to MPs, for around three hours on Wednesday.But in the marathon session, there were several key moments cut straight to the heart of the committee's remit to find out whether the former prime minister deliberately misled the House of Commons.
Johnson accused of relying on flimsy' assurances in combative inquiry hearing
Boris Johnson was accused of relying on flimsy assurances before issuing his partygate denials, as he insisted there is not a shred of evidence to show he lied to MPs.In at times short-tempered testimony, the former prime minister's defences were met on Wednesday with exasperation by multiple colleagues on the Privileges Committee that could recommend his suspension.
Johnson insists partygate events were essential' at heated inquiry hearing
Boris Johnson has insisted mid-pandemic gatherings in Downing Street were essential, as he swore hand on heart to tell the truth to the inquiry into whether he lied to MPs.The former prime minister told the Privileges Committee on Wednesday he had been misremembering when claiming during partygate that rules had been followed at all times.
Hand on heart, I did not lie to the House, says Johnson
Boris Johnson swore hand on heart, I did not lie to the House as he was questioned by MPs over whether he misled the Commons with his denials about partygate in a hearing that could determine his political fate.Harriet Harman, chairwoman of the Privileges Committee undertaking the grilling, rejected the former prime minister's demand that the inquiry only considers his discussion of coronavirus guidance.
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Uncomfortable moments for Boris Johnson in Partygate questions
Boris Johnson was questioned about events in Downing Street during the Covid lockdown and his subsequent statements to MPs, for around three hours on Wednesday.But in the marathon session, there were several key moments cut straight to the heart of the committee's remit to find out whether the former prime minister deliberately misled the House of Commons.
Johnson accused of relying on flimsy' assurances in combative inquiry hearing
Boris Johnson was accused of relying on flimsy assurances before issuing his partygate denials, as he insisted there is not a shred of evidence to show he lied to MPs.In at times short-tempered testimony, the former prime minister's defences were met on Wednesday with exasperation by multiple colleagues on the Privileges Committee that could recommend his suspension.
Johnson insists partygate events were essential' at heated inquiry hearing
Boris Johnson has insisted mid-pandemic gatherings in Downing Street were essential, as he swore hand on heart to tell the truth to the inquiry into whether he lied to MPs.The former prime minister told the Privileges Committee on Wednesday he had been misremembering when claiming during partygate that rules had been followed at all times.
Hand on heart, I did not lie to the House, says Johnson
Boris Johnson swore hand on heart, I did not lie to the House as he was questioned by MPs over whether he misled the Commons with his denials about partygate in a hearing that could determine his political fate.Harriet Harman, chairwoman of the Privileges Committee undertaking the grilling, rejected the former prime minister's demand that the inquiry only considers his discussion of coronavirus guidance.
To those who rejoice at Richard Sharp's fall at the BBC be careful what you wish for | Jane Martinson
In the aftermath of Richard Sharp's resignation as chair of the BBC and Boris Johnson's humiliation as the man who caused the defenestration of yet another who got too close, there is a warning to be voiced: be careful what you wish for.Sharp was obviously and hopelessly conflicted by his failure to declare a connection to an 800,000 loan guarantee for Johnson during his interview for the prime post.
Did Boris Johnson deliberately mislead parliament? Have your say in our poll
Boris Johnson's political future hangs in the balance as he faces a televised grilling over whether he lied to MPs with his denials of lockdown-busting parties held in Downing Street.The former prime minister will be questioned for around four hours by the Commons Privileges Committee a seven-member, cross-party command chaired by Labour grandee Harriet Harman.
To those who rejoice at Richard Sharp's fall at the BBC be careful what you wish for | Jane Martinson
In the aftermath of Richard Sharp's resignation as chair of the BBC and Boris Johnson's humiliation as the man who caused the defenestration of yet another who got too close, there is a warning to be voiced: be careful what you wish for.Sharp was obviously and hopelessly conflicted by his failure to declare a connection to an 800,000 loan guarantee for Johnson during his interview for the prime post.
Did Boris Johnson deliberately mislead parliament? Have your say in our poll
Boris Johnson's political future hangs in the balance as he faces a televised grilling over whether he lied to MPs with his denials of lockdown-busting parties held in Downing Street.The former prime minister will be questioned for around four hours by the Commons Privileges Committee a seven-member, cross-party command chaired by Labour grandee Harriet Harman.
The key people Boris Johnson mentions in his evidence
Boris Johnson's 52-page submission to Privileges Committee is being pored over before the former prime minister gives evidence to MPs on Wednesday.In the document setting out why he does not believe he misled Parliament with his assurances over partygate, Mr Johnson regularly refers to a number of key aides who were working with him at the time of the Downing Street lockdown events.
Partygate: Boris Johnson admits he misled Commons, but in good faith'
Boris Johnson's defence dossier of his actions during Partygate, which the former prime minister has said should exonerate him from claims he lied to parliament, has been published.The former prime minister admitted he misled the House of Commons by telling MPs that strict Covid rules and guidance had been followed in No 10 at all times but said his comments were made in good faith and that he would never have dreamed of recklessly misleading the house.
Who is under-pressure BBC chairman Richard Sharp?
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The BBC chairman under pressure to resign in light of the Gary Lineker row is a former banker with connections at the heart of the political establishment.
The key people Boris Johnson mentions in his evidence
Boris Johnson's 52-page submission to Privileges Committee is being pored over before the former prime minister gives evidence to MPs on Wednesday.In the document setting out why he does not believe he misled Parliament with his assurances over partygate, Mr Johnson regularly refers to a number of key aides who were working with him at the time of the Downing Street lockdown events.
Partygate: Boris Johnson admits he misled Commons, but in good faith'
Boris Johnson's defence dossier of his actions during Partygate, which the former prime minister has said should exonerate him from claims he lied to parliament, has been published.The former prime minister admitted he misled the House of Commons by telling MPs that strict Covid rules and guidance had been followed in No 10 at all times but said his comments were made in good faith and that he would never have dreamed of recklessly misleading the house.
Who is under-pressure BBC chairman Richard Sharp?
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The BBC chairman under pressure to resign in light of the Gary Lineker row is a former banker with connections at the heart of the political establishment.
An anonymous, pro-Brexit play about Dominic Cummings? Classic Dom! | Mark Lawson
At this play about Dominic Cummings, the notoriously shortsighted north-east explorer, the audience played a Westminster equivalent of Where's Wally? as a rumour circulated that the subject's vision had sufficed for him to reach the venue.From my sweeps, the dedicated EU outer was not, as theatre people say, in for Dom The Play.
Matt Hancock aide criticised Dominic Cummings in expletive-laden tirade
Dominic Cummings was criticised by one of Matt Hancock's aides in an expletive-laden WhatsApp tirade, according to new leaked messages.The messages are among the latest set of WhatsApp correspondence to emerge from the leak of more than 100,000 messages by the journalist Isabel Oakeshott to the Daily Telegraph.
Hancock said removing NHS England chief executive would be massive improvement'
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Matt Hancock was irked by the chief executive of NHS England during the pandemic and even said that ousting him would be a massive improvement, according to the latest set of leaked WhatsApp messages.
Matt Hancock says Cummings was chatty rat' who leaked lockdown news
Matt Hancock has accused Dominic Cummings of being the chatty rat who leaked news of a second Covid lockdown in October 2020.The former health secretary pointed the finger at Boris Johnson's former adviser over the row which sparked a leak inquiry.Mr Hancock said he almost choked on my chapati when he got a text about the plan for full national lockdown being leaked, according to an extract from his book in the Daily Mail.
Matt Hancock aide criticised Dominic Cummings in expletive-laden tirade
Dominic Cummings was criticised by one of Matt Hancock's aides in an expletive-laden WhatsApp tirade, according to new leaked messages.The messages are among the latest set of WhatsApp correspondence to emerge from the leak of more than 100,000 messages by the journalist Isabel Oakeshott to the Daily Telegraph.
Hancock said removing NHS England chief executive would be massive improvement'
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Matt Hancock was irked by the chief executive of NHS England during the pandemic and even said that ousting him would be a massive improvement, according to the latest set of leaked WhatsApp messages.
Matt Hancock says Cummings was chatty rat' who leaked lockdown news
Matt Hancock has accused Dominic Cummings of being the chatty rat who leaked news of a second Covid lockdown in October 2020.The former health secretary pointed the finger at Boris Johnson's former adviser over the row which sparked a leak inquiry.Mr Hancock said he almost choked on my chapati when he got a text about the plan for full national lockdown being leaked, according to an extract from his book in the Daily Mail.