A parliamentary commission orders Johnson to hand over documents related to ‘Partygate’

British House of Commons Privileges Committee, asked the prime minister Boris JohnsonDeliver complete documents to lawmakers investigating the scandal of the parties held in Downing Street. quarantine Applied during the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Therefore, MPs asked for evidence such as messages from the Government. WhatsApp and photosamongst other issues, while investigating what became known as the ‘Partygate’, an issue that sparked an internal movement by Conservatives despite Johnson’s successful exit.

According to the information given by The Guardian newspaper, Johnson’s diaries from the time the parties in question were held are among the required documents.

The Commission therefore gave the Government until 15 August to submit the requested documents.. Partygate is one of the scandals that led to Johnson’s resignation as Conservative Party leader, but the commission’s findings may further cast a shadow on his legacy.

The requested photos were taken by Johnson’s official photographer, Andrew Parsons, on the dates of the festival.

Source: Informacion

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