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Ep 565: Boris Johnson’s political future

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Boris Johnson Defends Himself Over COVID Lockdown Breaches

Boris Johnson admits he misled MPs over rule-breaking parties in Downing Street during the coronavirus pandemic. But former Prime Minister claims he did not do this intentionally. Parliament's Committee for Privileges in Conduct will now determine whether Mr Johnson intentionally or recklessly misled fellow MPs. In a moment of particular high drama, the committee's proceedings were adjourned so that Boris Johnson could vote against the PM's new deal on post-Brexit trade arrangements in Northern Ireland.

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