Boris Johnson lashes out at Privileges Committee’s ‘deranged’ findings

Boris Johnson has accused the Privileges Committee of making ‘Mystic Meg’ claims and reaching a ‘deranged conclusion’ in a blistering response to its report (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Boris Johnson has accused the Privileges Committee of making “Mystic Meg” claims and reaching a “deranged conclusion”, in a blistering response to its report.

The former British prime minister released a 1,678-word statement lashing out at the Tory-majority group of MPs he has repeatedly sought to disparage.