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Johnson set to avoid by-election over ‘partygate’ scandal

Boris Johnson may avoid by-election even if he is found to have misled MPs on the “partygate” scandal. Conservative MPs are reluctant to recommend sanctions that could result in a by-election.

March 22, 2023 . 9:10 AM

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Boris Johnson may avoid by-election even if he is found to have misled MPs on the “partygate” scandal.
Conservative MPs are reluctant to recommend sanctions that could result in a by-election.
Johnson admitted to inadvertently misleading the Commons but denied doing so intentionally.
The privileges committee will consider recommending potential sanctions, including a formal apology or suspension from the Commons.
A suspension of at least 10 days would trigger a by-election in Johnson’s constituency.