Sue Gray report: Glasgow MPs criticise Prime Minister Boris Johnson after report published
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Boris Johnson has apologised after Sue Gray’s report criticised “failures of leadership and judgement” over lockdown-breaking parties held in Downing Street.
He told the House of Commons that he would make changes to the way No 10 and the Cabinet Office are run.
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Hide AdConcluding his statement on the report, Mr Johnson said: “I get it, and I will fix it. I want to say to the people of this country that I know what the issue is.”
MP criticism
During the debate, Mr Johnson announced that he would be creating an “Office of the Prime Minister with a permanent secretary to lead Number 10”.
Glasgow South MP Stewart McDonald responded: “Incredible really. Boris uses #partygate to create a bigger office. Guess that means bigger parties.”
He added: “Far from any resignations or disciplinary measures, Boris goes for a power grab.”
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Hide AdThere was also criticism after MP Ian Blackford was ejected from Parliament after saying the Prime Minister misled MPs.
His SNP colleague, MP Alison Thewliss said: “Telling the truth about a lie in the House of Commons gets you in more trouble than the lie.”
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