MP Douglas Ross flip flops again about Boris Johnson - 15.6.23
DOUGLAS Ross has declined to say if he regrets calling Boris Johnson an “honest man”
after a House of Commons committee found that he had repeatedly misled parliament over partygate.
The Scottish Tory leader repeatedly supported Johnson during his time as prime minister
but now says he will vote for whatever recommendations the Privileges Committee puts forward next week.
Mr Ross was asked if he still thinks that Johnson is an “honest man”.
Mr Ross said: “Well, I’ve said you know, this committee was looking at this situation.
They’ve looked at a considerable amount of evidence and heard directly from individuals,
and I have been clear, unequivocal, that I am supporting the recommendations
that Boris Johnson misled parliament and I will also be supporting their sanctions.”
He was also asked again if Mr Ross regretted calling Boris Johnson an honest man,
now that it has been proven that he lied to the House and UK public.
He said: “Well there have been a number of developments in this case and the accusations
made even since Boris Johnson last gave evidence to the committee.
“But what I can discuss and debate with you is the full report, 108 pages,
and the recommendations and the sanctions that have been suggested by the committee.”