HomeWorldUK PM Boris Johnson to face no-confidence vote over partygate scandal

UK PM Boris Johnson to face no-confidence vote over partygate scandal

@the_news_21

UK’s embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a vote of confidence in his leadership of the Conservative Party, the chair of the party’s backbench committee announced on Monday, days after more details of the partygate scandal emerged.

Sir Graham Brady, who is in-charge of collating the letters of no-confidence received by the 1922 Committee, said the threshold of 15 per cent of the Tory parliamentary party, or 54 MPs, seeking such a vote has been met and it will place on Monday evening in the House of Commons.

“The threshold of 15 per cent of the parliamentary party seeking a vote of confidence in the leader of the Conservative Party has been exceeded, Brady said in a statement.

“In accordance with the rules, a ballot will be held between 18:00 and 20:00 (local time) today Monday June 6 details to be confirmed. The votes will be counted immediately afterwards. An announcement will be made at a time to be advised. Arrangements for the anno will be released later today,” he said.

According to analysts, Johnson, 57, looks likely to win such a vote but it will deliver a blow to his leadership.

More than 40 Tory MPs had publicly called for Johnson’s resignation as party leader over scandal of COVID law-breaking parties dubbed partygate under his premiership at Downing Street, an issue which remains in the spotlight since the scathing findings of leadership failures in an inquiry by top civil servant Sue Gray.

The report, released after a Scotland Yard probe which saw Johnson and wife Carrie being fined for a lockdown-breaching birthday party in the Cabinet Room of Downing Street in June 2020, laid bare parties and misconduct within government offices during the 2020-2021 lockdowns to control the spread of coronavirus.

Johnson returned to Parliament to reiterate a previous apology, saying he took full responsibility for what went on under his watch. However, besides the Opposition, there have been growing calls for him to step down.

Subscribe to TheNews21

Stay Ahead with Independent Journalism

Investigations, political analysis and major national and global stories delivered directly to your inbox.

Stay Ahead with Independent Journalism

Investigations, political analysis and major national and global stories delivered directly to your inbox.

41 COMMENTS

  1. cost of generic clomiphene without a prescription can i get clomiphene pills how to get cheap clomid can i buy clomiphene where to get cheap clomiphene without prescription where buy generic clomiphene pill can you buy clomid without a prescription

  2. Upon the millions winning strapping on fan maxxwins – the #1 real coins casino app in America.
    Pick up your $1000 TEASE IT AGAIN honorarium and refashion every spin, хэнд and somersault into real cash rewards.
    Irresponsibly payouts, immense jackpots, and non-stop effect – download FanDuel Casino in these times and start playing like a pro today!

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Must Read

spot_img

@the_news_21

UK’s embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a vote of confidence in his leadership of the Conservative Party, the chair of the party’s backbench committee announced on Monday, days after more details of the partygate scandal emerged.

Sir Graham Brady, who is in-charge of collating the letters of no-confidence received by the 1922 Committee, said the threshold of 15 per cent of the Tory parliamentary party, or 54 MPs, seeking such a vote has been met and it will place on Monday evening in the House of Commons.

“The threshold of 15 per cent of the parliamentary party seeking a vote of confidence in the leader of the Conservative Party has been exceeded, Brady said in a statement.

“In accordance with the rules, a ballot will be held between 18:00 and 20:00 (local time) today Monday June 6 details to be confirmed. The votes will be counted immediately afterwards. An announcement will be made at a time to be advised. Arrangements for the anno will be released later today,” he said.

According to analysts, Johnson, 57, looks likely to win such a vote but it will deliver a blow to his leadership.

More than 40 Tory MPs had publicly called for Johnson’s resignation as party leader over scandal of COVID law-breaking parties dubbed partygate under his premiership at Downing Street, an issue which remains in the spotlight since the scathing findings of leadership failures in an inquiry by top civil servant Sue Gray.

The report, released after a Scotland Yard probe which saw Johnson and wife Carrie being fined for a lockdown-breaching birthday party in the Cabinet Room of Downing Street in June 2020, laid bare parties and misconduct within government offices during the 2020-2021 lockdowns to control the spread of coronavirus.

Johnson returned to Parliament to reiterate a previous apology, saying he took full responsibility for what went on under his watch. However, besides the Opposition, there have been growing calls for him to step down.

Html code here! Replace this with any non empty text and that's it.

41 COMMENTS

  1. cost of generic clomiphene without a prescription can i get clomiphene pills how to get cheap clomid can i buy clomiphene where to get cheap clomiphene without prescription where buy generic clomiphene pill can you buy clomid without a prescription

  2. Upon the millions winning strapping on fan maxxwins – the #1 real coins casino app in America.
    Pick up your $1000 TEASE IT AGAIN honorarium and refashion every spin, хэнд and somersault into real cash rewards.
    Irresponsibly payouts, immense jackpots, and non-stop effect – download FanDuel Casino in these times and start playing like a pro today!

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Must Read

spot_img