Johnson faces a vote of no confidence
Dispute over extent of Partygate report
01/26/2022, 10:20 am
The results of the report on Boris Johnson’s allegedly illegal parties should definitely be made public. However, it is questionable to what extent. British Foreign Minister Truss fears for public safety, and the opposition is demanding maximum openness.
Even before the presentation of an investigative report on lockdown parties in Downing Street, a dispute over the extent of the publication is emerging. In an interview with Sky News, British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss indicated that, depending on the content of the report, there could be “security concerns” that could make full publication problematic. But the results will definitely be published.
Depending on the content of the report and the reaction of his parliamentary group, the prime minister is threatened with a vote of no confidence. Regardless of the officer’s report, the police are also investigating possible violations. Deputy opposition leader Angela Rayner had already demanded in the London House of Commons on Tuesday that the report must be made fully public.
According to the “Financial Times”, the report should not contain details such as photos or WhatsApp messages, but summarize the facts. The opposition could demand a more comprehensive version, the portal “Politico” speculated – especially since the broadcaster Sky News reported that there were party photos of Boris Johnson with wine bottles.
According to reports, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will first receive the results from top official Sue Gray, who has spent weeks collecting evidence about a number of Downing Street meetings and interviewing witnesses. A few hours later, Johnson wanted to make a statement in the London House of Commons. The report was not yet available in Downing Street in the morning, as Minister Truss confirmed in interviews. However, the investigation is considered to be largely completed and delivery is possible at any time. At noon, Johnson has to answer questions from MPs in Parliament.