MPs and leaders react to privileges committee verdict against Boris Johnson

The Privileges Committee has branded Boris Johnson the first prime minister to have lied to the Commons.

Here is a look at some of the questions that remain as the saga continues and the potential implications for those involved.

– What happens next?

As expected, the Privileges Committee has found Boris Johnson misled Parliament over lockdown parties at No 10, with the cross-party panel saying it would have recommended a 90-day suspension from the House of Commons if he had not resigned.

If Mr Johnson had remained in Parliament, the recommended sanctions would have had to be approved by a vote of MPs.

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt has confirmed MPs are scheduled to debate the Privileges Committee’s findings on Monday June 19 – the same date as Mr Johnson’s 59th birthday – and this will be followed by an expected free vote, which means members are free to choose not to vote along party lines.

There could also be further ramifications from the committee’s conclusion that Mr Johnson’s attacks on the fairness of the committee’s procedures amounted to a “serious further contempt”.

The report said his criticisms, which were echoed in part by some Tory MPs, were “vitriolic” and amounted to an “attack on our democratic institutions”.

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[danpictish]

I couldn't attend both of my parents funerals (They died at separate times) and yet Boris is an Elite and is therefore above the "law" and can booze as much as he likes while others suffer!

[maalikserebryakov]

The issue isn’t even that he had a party although that does break the law, it’s not a major infraction. The problem is he’s been lying about it for years, to us and to parliament. Someone like that should never be trusted with a fiver never mind the country

[safk]

I don't understand why people ignore justice and the truth. He lied to you, locked you down whilst he was getting smashed in no10. What more does he have to do before you open your eyes and see you're being treated like donkeys

[Leitros-kjqb]

It is excellent that two right of centre Tory MPs, Sir Bernard Jenkins and Sir Charles Walker have had the courage to hand Johnson his just desserts.

[DizzyVizion]

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Well, that's his career pretty much finished too then 🤣

[maggieedwards]

The committee did the correct thing, and mp Angela Rayner said it all, whilst most if not all the nation were living cocconed in our homes placed in fear of catching this deadly bug, couldnt visit sick in hospital, bury thise passed away, couldnt visit children, Our Prime minister was having a ball with some chums,
there is something quite sinister about a former prime ministet that will be so hateful in his speech to members of a parliamentary commision, decions, no integrity, no grace in accepting their findings,
Boris Johnson sounds like a big bully, his demenour as that 'Norman Wisdom politician is just a farce,
thats the problem, no one has ever told him no, what Boris wants he usually bends his will and gets his way, they say Rushi Sunak showed weakness, now i review the ousting of Former prime minister Boris, prime minister Rushi was far from weak .

[creativity]

Media sure knows how to divert people from reak issues. Eggs, curtains, rugs, furniture etc everything is way over what we can afford and the UK 24x7 discusses about someone who is no longer in the position. He is just an ordinary man now. Its like discussing about previous bulbs when your drainage is leaking currently

[dirtydawg]

How did that SNP guy manage to say that and keep a straight face 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[gooderspitman]

Are any MPs uncorrupted, is the question? I’m nearly dead and I can honestly say that voting never changed anything. In fact nothing unbalances the establishment, so form an orderly queue and get your barcode, for you will obey.

[vitalyl]

Why every single conservative MP look like a crook? There must be something with their selection criteria, I suppose.

[derekwhyle]

Why do the SNP always have to spin everything towards independence ? Given the current state of their party and it’s administrative history it’s just pathetic. Do your jobs properly then people may respect your arguments

[alistairforbes]

It’s time rees mogg & Dorries we’re removed for contempt

[Dougal-Mcguire]

"he gave clear explanations" XD

[ruadhagainagaidheal]

Politicians - politicians mind you - condemning one of their own for lies, deceit and hypocrisy ! Pots are calling kettles black in a big way.

[swinetownamericanbulldogs]

So did Beer Starmer Miss Raynor and how can any of the SNP bank robbers say a word when all their pockets are full of UK taxpayers money 😂😂😂

[pic]

If you want an example of how politicians say what is in the best interest of their party not their constituents, this is it. What team are you on, basically? Truth has mostly nothing to do with these opinions.

[Shauno]

Is this the story they come up with to take our attention of that dutty african who killed those brits😂😂