UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced stinging criticism from his own Conservative MPs and the embarrassing prospect of a probe into whether he lied to parliament over the 'Partygate' scandal:
In India, Mr Johnson insisted he would not quit and intended to fight the next general election — still likely at least two years away.But he said of stepping aside: "I don't think that is the right thing to do. What I am determined to do is make sure we continue with our agenda."
Further penalties for other events could follow but police said Thursday they will not announce any new fines issued until after local elections on 5 May. The drastic reversal raised serious questions about the degree of support for Mr Johnson among his 359 Conservative lawmakers after being dogged by "Partygate" revelations for months.
"It is a principle under attack, because the prime minister has been accused of repeatedly, deliberately and routinely misleading this House over parties held in Downing Street during lockdown," he added.Boris Johnson apologises to UK parliament after being fined for attending party during COVID-19 lockdown
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