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Prime Minister Boris Johnsonfaces a potentially groundbreaking scandal that could disrupt the government, but in a turbulent era as a national leader It's just the latest version of.
Johnson was not a stranger to controversy and scandals. He gained a reputation as a Teflon politician who could shrug off revelations that would otherwise end his career.
However, the recent controversy may finally end its lucky execution, as the massive resignation has confused Johnson's government. After some44 conservative ministers and aides resigned, Congress canceled the committee's meeting because the Conservative Party did not have enough ministers to attend
The controversy that Johnson survived is also here as it may eventually sink him.
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'Partygate' was created The first dent in Teflon Court
The most permanent and notorious controversy that Johnson fought was thatwas the toughest COVID-19 lockdown. During the period, it involved officials who said it occurred for government reasons.
Under the rules of the time, individuals were not allowed to socialize indoors, except for "your family and support bubble." Police issued a total of 126 fixed fine notices to 83 government officials for a rally that brought together a total of eight parties between May 2020 and April 2021.
Anti-Conservative protesters I have a placard inspired by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. December 8, 2021, background of the parliamentary house in London. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham, file)
Report Senior Civil EmployeeSue Gray, Johnson May 2020 Claimed to have provided wine and cheese to the staff at some point for a party in the garden at 10 Downing Street. At another party at the same venue, party participants were furious until late at night, ending around 4am.
Another party allegedly happened around April 16, 2021, the night before Queen Elizabeth was buried. Her husband, Prince Philip.
According to eyewitness testimonies and photos reviewed by the Daily Telegraph, party attendees drank wine, ordered to share four big pizzas, and of Johnson's son Wilf. I went down the slides in order. Someone spilled wine on the copy machine and almost damaged the laptop that was functioning as a jukebox in the evening.
Promote Chris Pincher despite allegations of sexual misconduct
Johnson promotes Parliamentarian Chris Pincher to the position of Deputy Chief Whip .. Party line in a conservative position.
Prince Philip, Prince Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth The second-generation 73-year-old husband died in April 2021 at Windsor Castle. He was 99 years old. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham, File)
Pincher took over the role and resigned on February 8th of this year. June 30th after searching for two men at the Carlton Club in Piccadilly. Another whip received the complaint and proceeded to the main whip, Reuters reported.
Boris Johnson resigns from his role as Prime Minister despite the wave of resignation
Pincher resigns from his role However, Johnson claimed he was "closed" by the party.
However, more allegations have surfaced, including at least one from December 2021, a problem raised at the Whip Office at the time of Pincher's appointment. Johnson claimed he was unaware of the allegations against Pincher at the time of his promotion. However, on July 4, the Prime Minister's residence admitted that Johnson knew it but "forgot."
Revelations urged immediate opposition from his party and the Cabinet, saying that many lost confidence in their leaders.
Sex scandal during the period as a foreign secretary
Johnson shares thesex scandal, including the 2018 incident} Is also watching. Meanwhile, Sir Michael Ashcroft, formerly Vice-Chair of the Conservative Party, visited Johnson, who is having oral sex in his office.
Johnson was then Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Federal Affairs, and was involved with a mistress named Carrie Simmons, who married after divorcing his wife in 2020.
In this photo issued by the British Parliament , UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will speak in a question from the Prime Minister at the Commons House in London on May 18, 2022.(Jessica Taylor via AP / British Parliament)
This issue is until June 18th of this year, around the time of the pincher's revelation detailing the case. It wasn't in the paper. The Times of London published an article about the incident, but the article disappeared two days later, the New York Times reported.
Many believe thatDowning Street has moved to suppress the article.
The British magazine PrivateEye instead published details on June 30th, providing even greater context for the case. According to a Private Eye report, Simons'people'contacted Times publisher News UK and advised them to draw a story.
Owen Patterson Case
Johnson wasn't the only one who had to defend himself in the face of tremendous criticism. In 2021, Johnson opposed the Commission's recommendation to suspend for 30 days after conservative legislator and former minister Owen Patterson was alleged to have committed a "terrible case of paid advocacy."
Paterson did lobbying on behalf of some of the companies that paid him. This includes at least two £ 500,000 payments. He regularly "requested access to ministers and regulators" on behalf of those companies, the Guardian reported.
Queen Elizabeth II is St. Paul's University Arrive at the Basilica On June 15, 2006, for a thank-you service held in London to commemorate her 80th birthday. (Tim Graham Photo Library)
Boris Johnson under pressure: British Conservatives lose two seats
The Conservative Party responded to the report by proposing to change the mechanism by which Congress instead investigated members, but damage from the headings at the time resigned Patterson.
The government abandoned the proposed changes triggered by Patterson's resignation, and the party was unable to regain his seat in the election.
Johnson shuts down government – illegally
Johnson supports Brexit from the beginning and makes great efforts to ensure its success. I paid. He faced accusations of misleading the Queen.
He asked Queen Elizabeth II to allow theparliament to be closed for five weeks. The clock has stopped towards the deadline, so we'll deal with the pursuit.
Johnson got the Queen's approval to shut down the government rather than face the problem. This is a move that the British Supreme Courtlater decided was illegal
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The ruling has accused many of misleading the Queen to get Johnson shut down. The problem he apologized for because she "confused" the queen by potentially causing her to break her law.
Peter Aitken is a FoxNews Digital reporter focused on national and global news.
