Boris Johnson Denies He Lied Over ‘Partygate’

UNITED KINGDOM – Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted while under oath, Tuesday, he never lied to lawmakers about rule-breaking government parties during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Johnson mounting a robust defense at a hearing by the House of Commons Standards Committee which questioned Johnson over misleading statements he made to parliament about a slew of gatherings in government buildings that breached lockdown rules.

If the committee concludes that he deliberately lied, Johnson could face suspension or even lose his seat in the commons.