‘Shameless’ Johnson accused of using Ukraine as Partygate ‘shield’
The prime minister's use of the Ukraine tragedy in his Partygate apology marked a "new low", critics said.
The prime minister's use of the Ukraine tragedy in his Partygate apology marked a "new low", critics said.
His brief comments formed part of a longer Commons statement, which also covered the war in Ukraine.
The actor discussed the 'myth of omnipotence' and how it leads to some people being sent to prison and some being elected prime minister.
Jeremy Corbyn also posted on Facebook that while Boris claims he is sorry, the reality is that he was caught out.
"Not sure this 'poor PM' schtick really washes for a man with almost all the national media onside, and an eighty seat majority."
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle granted Sir Keir Starmer the opportunity to table a motion for a debate and vote over the partygate row.
It is also thought Sir Lindsay Hoyle will announce today that he will allow a vote on an investigation into whether the PM misled Parliament with his partygate explanations.
"There’s so many hidden touches in this sketch… This satire is so intelligent and witty," said one person who loved the video.
Johnson's Partygate fine is the "most severe constitutional crisis involving a prime minister", cross-bench peer Peter Hennessy said.
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