MPs vote overwhelmingly for report that found Johnson lied about partygate

After several hours of debate on Mr Johnson’s conduct, Labour forced a vote on the motion, with the Opposition providing tellers for both the ayes and noes.

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson (Jonathan Brady/PA)

MPs have overwhelmingly voted to back a damning report that found Boris Johnson lied to Parliament over partygate, as Rishi Sunak stayed away from proceedings.

Just seven MPs voted against the Privileges Committee’s findings, in a humiliating turn of events for the former British prime minister.