Partygate Report Drops Morning Brew with Phil Moorhouse

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DAMNING. UTTERLY DAMNING. • https://committees.parliament.uk/publ... • Summary • Mr Johnson misled the House by falsely claiming complete adherence to Covid Rules and Guidance in No. 10, withholding knowledge of rule breaches, misrepresenting assurances received, creating the impression of needing an investigation, and continuing to mislead through denials. • He disingenuously reinterpreted his statements to avoid their clear meaning, providing unsustainable interpretations of the Rules and Guidance and legally impermissible justifications for the gatherings. • The Committee gathered evidence, including witness statements, oral evidence, and additional evidence on Mr Johnson's behalf. • First-hand evidence was used, excluding hearsay, and government-supplied evidence such as emails, WhatsApp messages, and photographs was considered. • The Committee inspected the locations of the gatherings at No. 10 and reached factual conclusions after thorough consideration of all evidence. • Public record facts, including the wording of the Rules and Guidance, Mr Johnson's statements, and dates of gatherings, were taken into account. • Disputed factual issues were addressed through notice, examination, questioning, and considering Mr Johnson's answers alongside other evidence. • Conclusions about the facts were reached by assessing evidence quality and reliability. • The focus was on the gatherings Mr Johnson attended, including his knowledge, observations, conversations, purpose, and assurances received. • Mr Johnson's public statements were examined to compare his understanding of the Rules and Guidance. • The Committee concluded that Mr Johnson deliberately misled the House, considering factors such as repeated denials, disregarding obvious facts, redefining rules, and providing post-event rationalizations. • Some of Mr Johnson's denials and explanations were intentionally disingenuous, while others demonstrated deliberation. • The Committee found Mr Johnson's conduct to be a serious contempt of the House. • Provisional conclusions were shared with Mr Johnson, and his breach of confidentiality requirements by publicly criticizing the inquiry and conclusions before their finalization constituted a serious contempt. • The ultimate decision on whether Mr Johnson misled the House and committed contempt rests with the House. • The Committee provisionally recommended suspension under the Recall of MPs Act 2015, and considering Mr Johnson's further contempt, now recommends a 90-day suspension if he were still a Member. • The recommended suspension is due to repeated contempts, attempts to undermine the parliamentary process, deliberate misleading, breaching confidence, impugning the Committee, and being complicit in a campaign of abuse and intimidation. • Additionally, it is recommended that Mr Johnson should not be entitled to a former Member's pass. • PATREON: / laboursocial

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