Boris Johnson said he did not lie to parliament over lockdown parties as he fought for his political career at a hearing with lawmakers.
The so-called partygate scandal contributed to the ultimate downfall of Johnson, after months of reports that he, alongside other senior government figures, had been present at alcohol-fueled gatherings in Downing Street during 2020 and 2021 when much of the rest of Britain was forced to stay at home.
The outcry and repeated allegations of lying over the over parties and allegations that a Conservative lawmaker had drunkenly groped two men eventually prompted the resignations of most of his top team of government ministers, including the current prime minister, Rishi Sunak.Article contentHarriet Harman, the chair of the committee, stressed the importance of ministers telling the truth, saying this went to the heart of the way Britain’s parliamentary system functions.
Asked about events in May and November 2020 when he was pictured talking to colleagues who were drinking, Johnson said he felt his presence was necessary to thank staff for their hard work during the pandemic.
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