The investigation into whether Boris Johnson deliberately misled parliament over the partygate scandal has begun with a call for evidence - and individuals will be allowed to contribute to the inquiry anonymously.
Labour veteran Harriet Harman, currently the longest-serving female MP, will chair the probe which will be conducted by the Commons Privileges Committee.A statement from the committee said it is"calling for evidence submissions and accounts from those with knowledge of events related to the inquiry".
It continues:"Specifically, the committee is seeking witness information and evidence which would enable it to determine whether or not the Right Honourable Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip misled the House."It added that this can be submitted anonymously"subject to the chair being able to identify the individual's identity in conjunction with committee staff, as well as the relevance and probity of their evidence".
Sir Ernest Ryder, a former Lord Justice of Appeal and Senior President of Tribunals, has also been appointed as an adviser.
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