Boris Johnson will face his party today for the first time since he was issued with a fixed penalty notice by the police for breaching Covid rules during lockdown. As MPs return to parliament following the Easter recess, the Prime Minister is due to give a statement this afternoon updating the House in which he will acknowledge the fine he has received. Those around Johnson say that he will make a ‘plea for perspective’ in his address – referencing the fact he spoke to President Biden the same day he received a fine and emphasising his positive relationship with President Zelensky in relation to Ukraine.
Those around Johnson say that he will make a ‘plea for perspective’ in his address
In the questions after, it will be the first chance to see how the bulk of Tory MPs respond. Since news of the fine was announced, more than 80 MPs have gone public with their support – many more have stayed silent.
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