The former British prime minister says the statements were made in “good faith” and based on what he knew at the time
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday (March 21, 2023) lied about his involvement in the British Parliament. “Particate” – Named for corruption involving parties at government headquarters during pandemic restrictions.
However, according to Johnson, no “No Evidence” He deliberately lied and reaffirmed his earlier statements “Good Faith”.
In a 52-page document filed by Johnson’s defense, the former prime minister says he was not warned that private meetings in an official office would breach quarantine rules.
“I accept that the House of Commons was misled by my statements that the rules and guidelines were fully followed, but those statements were made in good faith and based on what I knew and believed at the time.” he said.
The Parliamentary Privileges Committee is examining reports Boris Johnson made to the House in 2021. The aim was to investigate whether the former prime minister had deliberately lied about taking part in illegal parties during the pandemic.
At the time, Johnson said “There are no parties and no rules related to Covid have been violated”.
Boris Johnson will be questioned by the panel on Wednesday (22.mar) about the case.
Particate
One ReportPublished on May 25, 2022, civil servant Sue Gray exposed corruption involving parties at British government headquarters during pandemic restrictions.
The episode led to a wave of anger in the country and put the former prime minister under pressure. BohRI ams Johnson, filmed at a party. The report does not specifically blame Johnson, but it does say that public leaders encouraged violations of the rules.
Conversations via email and WhatsApp showed that staff had planned the celebrations well in advance. Some messages give details about who will bring alcohol to meetings.
At that time, it is detailed in the document through photographs that the minister participated in the celebration. One was at his birthday celebration on June 19, 2020. Gray says in the statement that Johnson was not informed in advance of the meeting.
At another party held the night before Prince Philip’s funeral in April 2021, attendees stayed until the early hours to break a swing at the seat of government.
A video dated December 22, 2020 shows Boris Johnson and the finance minister with his advisers at a Christmas party during the lockdown.
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