Boris Johnson has announced that he is resigning from Parliament ‘at least for now’, after the Privileges Committee recommended his suspension as an MP for ten days. The Committee had been investigating whether the former PM misled the Commons about parties in Downing Street. Now that he has stepped down, Boris will trigger a by-election in his Uxbridge constituency.
Here’s how MPs have reacted so far:
Priti Patel, former Home Secretary:
‘Boris Johnson has served our country and his constituency with distinction. He led world in supporting Ukraine, got Brexit done, and was our most electorally successful Prime Minister since Margaret Thatcher. Boris is a political titan whose legacy will stand the test of time.’
Jacob Rees-Mogg, former Secretary of State:
‘The early statements by Harriet Harman always risked a partial report. She has damaged the standing of the Commons by her involvement when she judged Boris before hearing a word of evidence.’
Angela Rayner, Labour’s deputy leader:
‘The British public are sick to the back teeth of this never-ending Tory soap opera played out at their expense.
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