Setback for Boris Johnson as UK lawmakers approve probe into whether he lied

MPs voted through a motion without any opposition from the government, after a day-long debate that saw some of Johnson's own MPs call for his resignation over the "partygate" revelations.

Updated on: Apr 21, 2022, 21:54:27 IST

By HT News Desk | Written by Aniruddha Dhar

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is on a two-day India visit, will face a parliamentary ethics inquiry into his past comments about rule-breaking parties in Downing Street during the Covid-19 pandemic as UK lawmakers accused him of lying over “partygate” and backed a motion from the opposition Labour party to be referred to a parliamentary panel to probe whether he misled lawmakers over the events in his and other government offices.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson poses with priests in front of the Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar on Thursday. (AP)

The lawmakers voted through a motion without any opposition from the government, after a day-long debate that saw some of Johnson's own MPs call for his resignation over the "Partygate" revelations.

Bloomberg reported that ministers found to have lied are expected to resign, though there’s little chance of Johnson doing so.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More