![]() Tory MPs will be given a free vote, but allies of Mr Johnson warned they could face battles with their local parties to remain as candidates at the next election if they back the motion. The former prime minister was urging his allies not to oppose it, arguing the sanctions have no practical effect, although critics say the level of support shown for him would have been low anyway. ![]() Whether or not a vote on the report takes place on Monday β which is the former prime minister's birthday β depends in part on how many Johnson loyalists decide to oppose the report. He said it was a matter for each individual MP to decide their own course of action over the committee findings β leaving the door open for other Conservatives to follow suit and potentially avoid casting a ballot. Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove, who has apologised for the video showing Tory staff dancing and joking about Covid restrictions, will also abstain from a vote. The motion on the Privileges Committee's findings comes as Scotland Yard is considering the footage from a 2020 Christmas gathering at Conservative Party headquarters. "It will be up to each and every individual MP to make a decision of what they want to do when the time comes, it's important the government doesn't get involved in that because it is a matter for parliament and members as individuals, not as members of government." "This is a matter for the house rather than the government, that's an important distinction and that is why I wouldn't want to influence anyone in advance of that vote. ![]() βIt commanded the confidence of the house at the time and I'm sure that they have done their work thoroughly and I respect them for that. ![]()
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