Thanasis Gavos, London
Waiting until the end of the police investigation into the alleged downing parties in Downing Street in the middle of a lockdown seems to have been decided to be observed by the MPs of the ruling Conservative Party in Britain who have challenged Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The incomplete report on the so-called ‘partygateSenior State Secretary Sue Gray shocked Boris Johnson again Monday, criticizing the “leadership and crisis failure” on Downing Street. This conclusion brought Mr. Johnson facing strong criticism from all wings of the House of Commons, despite his apology at the beginning of the extraordinary afternoon debate.
Theresa May’s predecessor, in a statement described as “revenge” for Mr. Johnson’s leadership difficulties, asked if the Prime Minister did not read the lockdown rules, did not understand them or simply considered that he did not concerning Downing Street.
Former Conservative government minister Andrew Mitchell has told the body that Mr Johnson no longer has the support of Tory MP Aaron Bell. one of the lower echelons of state, Angela Richardson, resigned in protest.
Nevertheless, Boris Johnson, according to political writers and his political allies, managed to end yesterday difficult day by creating a “positive mood” in the party, after the evening meeting he had with the whole of his parliamentary group.
Among other things, he allegedly promised to set up a mechanism for the government to have more direct contact with the Conservative MPs, while the partial change in the climate was due to the withdrawal of the publication of Sue Gray’s full report after the completion of the police investigation. , for which Downing Street committed.
According to reports, the prospect of collecting the 54 letters of distrust from Conservative MPs required for the impeachment vote of Boris Johnson has been removed for the time being. The facts, however, are likely to change if the Metropolitan Police investigation into 12 reported parties finds a violation of lockdown rules by the Prime Minister resulting in a fine.
In morning interviews, opposition Labor leader Sir Kir Starmer reiterated that Boris Johnson was “fooling around” with British citizens and “only interested in saving his life”, neglecting his facing the country.
Mr Mitchell reiterated his criticism of the prime minister on BBC radio, saying he was running the government as a “medieval court” and harming the party.
On the contrary, the Speaker of the House of Commons Jacob Reese-Mogg assessed that the atmosphere in the party is “positive” after last night’s meeting of the parliamentary group with Boris Johnson, while the Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said that he has seen Mr. regrets and continues to implement the important government plan.
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