Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stepped down as a Tory MP after claiming that he was “forced out of Parliament” over Partygate.
The former Prime Minister noticed prematurely a report by the Commons Privileges Committee investigating if he misled the Commons over Downing Street lockdown events, the BBC reported.
Johnson mentioned that he was “bewildered and appalled” after receiving a letter from a House of Commons committee, CNN reported. His resignation now triggers a by-election in his marginal seat.
The Privileges Committee mentioned that Johnson had known as into query the integrity of the House of Commons, the British information broadcaster reported.
The MP-led committee – which has a majority of Conservative MPs – mentioned it will conclude its inquiry on Monday and “publish its report promptly”.
In his resignation assertion issued on Friday, Johnson described the committee as a “kangaroo court” whose objective “from the beginning has been to find me guilty, regardless of the facts”.
Johnson beforehand admitted deceptive Parliament when he gave proof to the committee in a combative listening to in March – however denied doing it on objective.
He mentioned that social distancing had not been “perfect” at gatherings in Downing Street throughout Covid lockdowns however insisted the rules, as he understood them, have been adopted always.
