BORIS JOHNSON TO FACE A PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE OVER CLAIMS HE MISLED PARLIAMENT OVER DOWNING STREET PARTIES

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has come under fire after it was revealed that he will face an investigation by a Commons committee over claims that he misled Parliament over awareness of the nature of illegal parties held at 10 Downing Street during lockdown.

Mr Johnson declared he has no concerns over the investigation as he spoke during a trip aimed at boosting trade between the UK and India.

Despite an attempt to delay a free vote, in the end it was not needed as MPs were unanimous in their decision that a committee should look into the matter.

To date, the police have issued at least 50 fines as a result of their investigations but it is expected that more will be issued within the coming months.

Mr Johnson said he was happy to face a parliamentary inquiry and that he has nothing to hide, despite being fined £50 as a result of a Met Police investigation into the matter earlier this month.

The committee will investigate claims that the PM lied or misled Parliament which if found to be true would mean he would be expected to resign.

Opposition leader, Labours Sir Kier Starmer said that the PM had lost the support of his own MPs and that it was time he should go.