By PM seeks to delay vote on ‘Partygate’ investigation
According to reports, the Government will try to delay a decision for an investigation into whether the PM misled Parliament and MPs about lockdown parties.
MPs were set to vote today on a Labour-induced vote, which would see Boris Johnson investigated further for his regards over Whitehall gatherings.
Ministers have called for a delay in the vote until the Met Police and civil servant, Sue Gray, have concluded their investigations.
Allegedly some Tory MPs were threatening to vote with Labour or abstain from voting entirely.
The PM is currently in India for a visit, so whether or not the vote goes ahead the PM would not be present for questioning or further comment.
From the BBC, the PM has told reporters ” I think the best thing that we can all do is focus on the things that change and improve the lives of voters and stop talking about politicians”.
Labour’s shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said “Conservative MPs must decide today: are they standing with their voters, who are furious, or are they standing with their discredited, deceitful prime minister?”.
Sir Keir Starmer opened with an explosive attack on the PM and his supporters on Tuesday’s PMQs.
“He is dishonest, incapable of changing, and drags everyone else down with him.”
“This government will get on with our job,” the PM added, rhetoric continuously used throughout.
Tory MP Mark Harper said he strongly supports the government in standing up to Ukraine but says it is at times like this the prime minister must “exemplify the values” of the UK.
He added that he is “no longer worthy of the great office he holds”.
According to reports, the MP has submitted a letter of no confidence which was posted on social media.
“I no longer have confidence in Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative party.”.
“Integrity is about doing the right thing, even when no one is looking”.
When asked about whether or not he misled parliament the PM said “No”.
