Johnson’s political career in peril after combative partygate inquiry hearing

In at times short-tempered testimony lasting more than three hours, the former prime minister insisted there was not a “shred of evidence” to show he lied to MPs.

Former prime minister Boris Johnson is fighting for his political future (Victoria Jones/PA)

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023 - 00:01

Sophie Wingate and Sam Blewett, PA Political Staff

Boris Johnson is fighting for his political future after MPs investigating his partygate denials denounced the “flimsy” assurances they were based on.

In at times short-tempered testimony lasting more than three hours, the former prime minister insisted there was not a “shred of evidence” to show he lied to MPs.