26th January, 2022
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted today he will not quit over Partygate as he was attacked by Labour leader Keir Starmer in Parliament.
It was at the session on Prime Minister Questions(PMQs)
Johnson rejected calls by the Labour Leader to resign for misleading the House, as the report of Sue Gray on the partygate is awaited.
However, London Metropolitan Police is investigating the COVID-19 breaches at 10 Downing Street.
According to Daily Mail, Johnson confirmed he is subject to ministerial convention that he would need to resign for ‘knowingly misleading’ Parliament.
But asked by Sir Keir if he will fall on his sword, Mr Johnson said bluntly ‘no’.