UK MPs to vote on whether Boris Johnson misled British parliament over partygate

Mr Johnson has apologised for his part in attending his own birthday bash, held in June 2020 in the cabinet room, and paid the fine despite telling the house of commons previously that all Covid guidance was followed at the heart of the UK government

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a vote in the UK's house of ommons on whether he misled MPs about the partygate claims. Picture: Daniel Leal/PA

MPs will get the chance to vote on whether Boris Johnson misled the UK parliament over his assurances Covid rules were followed in Downing Street, the house of commons speaker has announced.

Lindsay Hoyle said he had approved an application from Labour leader Keir Starmer and other opposition MPs allowing them to table a motion for debate on Thursday.