Boris Johnson Resigns from House of Commons Amid Partygate Inquiry

 Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took the crucial decision to leave the House of Commons following the release of the Partygate inquiry. This investigation into claims that Mr. Johnson misled Parliament over lockdown-breaking parties hosted at Downing Street was carried out by the MP-led Privileges Committee.

Accusations and Counterclaims:

 Boris Johnson expressed his fears following the start of the Commons investigation, claiming that the committee was trying to remove him from his job. He emphasised emphatically that there hasn't been much evidence to support claims that he purposefully or carelessly misled the Commons. He claimed in his statement, "They have failed to present even a shred of evidence demonstrating that I knowingly or recklessly misled the Commons."

 Mr. Johnson acknowledged misleading Parliament in his March appearance before the committee, but he refuted any knowledge of any purposeful aim. He admitted that social isolation techniques weren't always used effectively during the COVID lockdowns at meetings in Downing Street. He countered, nevertheless, that these activities were necessary for his job and that he believed they were acceptable under the current rules. He declared that, as far as he was aware, the law was always upheld.

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Response and resignation:

 Following his departure, Boris Johnson released a statement in which he stated his dissatisfaction and disagreement with the Privileges Committee. Even further, he called the committee a "kangaroo court," saying that their only goal was to convict him regardless of the validity of the evidence. It is with considerable sadness that I am departing Parliament, at least temporarily, Johnson continued. However, I am completely perplexed and horrified that a committee led and chaired by Labour MP Harriet Harman, who has shown such blatant bias, can drive me out in such an anti-democratic manner.

 Due to Boris Johnson's departure, a by-election will be conducted in the Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituencies. Johnson served as prime minister from July 2019 until September 2022. He has been a member of Parliament since 2001.

Conclusion:

 As Boris Johnson steps down from his position as an MP, he vehemently denies any deliberate deception and maintains that his statements in the Commons were made sincerely and in line with the information he had been provided, akin to any other minister. He emphasized his commitment to rectifying any errors as soon as possible and asserted that committee members are well aware of this fact. The repercussions of his resignation will unfold through the upcoming by-election in his constituency.

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