Boris Johnson Faces Fiery Three-Hour Grill Session That Could End His Career
Covid Bereaved Families Call It a “New Low”
The former PM endured nearly three and a half hours of intense questioning that could spell disaster for his political future. Members of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice, representing 6,000 who lost loved ones during the pandemic, slammed the hearing as a “new low” for Johnson.
Johnson Denies Lying, Demands Full Evidence Release
One standout moment came when Johnson insisted he did not lie to Parliament. He claimed his statements were made “in good faith” based on what he honestly knew at the time. He also slammed the committee for withholding evidence and demanded all material be made public.
‘No Warning’ of Rule-Breaking, Says Johnson
Johnson stressed that the committee had no proof he was warned about events at Number 10 breaking Covid rules. He claimed that rules were followed “to the best of our ability” and argued perfect social distancing was tough in a busy work environment like Number 10.
Damning Evidence: ‘Most Unsocially Distanced Gathering in UK’
The biggest blow came from a committee finding alleging Johnson admitted attending the “probably most unsocially distanced gathering in the UK right now” at a November 2020 party. Another hot topic was a ‘bring your own booze’ garden party that reportedly worried his then-communications chief Lee Cain.
Despite mounting evidence, Johnson stuck to his guns, denying any lies and maintaining all gatherings complied with guidelines—even if the public saw things differently. Tensions flared late in the session, with Johnson refusing to say if he’ll accept the committee’s final verdict.
