Boris Johnson Resigns As MP: “I’ve Been Forced Out”

The BBC reports:

Boris Johnson is to step down as an MP with immediate effect after receiving the Partygate report. That report by the MP-led Privileges Committee looked into whether he misled Parliament over lockdown-breaking parties at Downing Street.

Mr Johnson accused the Commons inquiry of attempting to “drive me out”. In a statement he said: “They have still not produced a shred of evidence that I knowingly or recklessly misled the Commons.”

In evidence given to the committee in March, Mr Johnson admitted misleading Parliament, but denied doing it on purpose. He admitted social distancing had not been “perfect” at gatherings in Downing Street during Covid lockdowns.

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BREAKING: Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he’s quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.

Johnson had quit as prime minister in 2022 amid multiple scandals but remained a lawmaker. https://t.co/2CgsO9NLZd

— The Associated Press (@AP) June 9, 2023

Boris Johnson having a farewell meal with everyone who gives a shit that he’s leaving. pic.twitter.com/DTI0eNqOY2

— Parody Rishi Sunak (@Parody_PM) June 9, 2023

In his most in-depth interview to date, this the man who will stand as Labour’s pick in Boris Johnson’s (now former) constituency.

Danny Beales grew up in poverty, homeless, bullied, and gay and has dedicated his life to charity work and public service. https://t.co/KvZ3XTAB7b

— Patrick Strudwick (@PatrickStrud) June 9, 2023