Boris Johnson banned from Parliament as MPs back damning report into partygate denials

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Boris Johnson has been banned from Parliament as MPs voted overwhelmingly to back a damning report into his partygate denials.

Just seven MPs voted against the Privileges Committee’s findings, that found Boris Johnson lied to Parliament, in a turn of events less than a year after he left No 10.

With 354 votes in favour, MPs endorsed sanctions against Mr Johnson recommended by the committee, including banning him from having a pass to access Parliament, which is usually available to former MPs. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link The Tory-majority panel also concluded that Mr Johnson should have faced a 90-day suspension for misleading the House when he told the Commons that Covid rules were obeyed in No 10 despite parties taking place.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was accused of 'a cowardly cop-out' for refusing to take part in the vote, but had insisted he did not want to 'influence' how MPs might vote.