Boris Johnson allies criticised over attacks on MPs investigating partygate lies

His supporters frequently attacked the committee as a “witch hunt” and “kangaroo court” – with Mr Johnson found to be complicit in the campaign against the panel investigating him

Allies of former PM Boris Johnson have been criticised for putting ‘improper pressure’ on the Privileges Committee over its partygate investigation (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Allies of Boris Johnson including Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg have been criticised for putting “improper pressure” on the parliamentary committee which examined allegations that he lied to British MPs over partygate.

The privileges committee highlighted comments by senior MPs including Ms Dorries, Mr Rees-Mogg and Priti Patel along with peers.