We are now in a crazy world where the PM lies routinely yet under current rules if an MP were to accuse Johnson of lying in Parliament he/she would have to withdraw the accusation or leave the Chamber and face sanction. When Opposition party leaders meet @CommonsSpeaker.. 1/4
tomorrow I hope he will agree with them this is an unsustainable position and that the issue of Johnson’s mendacity must be allowed for debate in the Chamber. He is doing enormous damage to our democratic guardrails and sadly we cannot trust much of the media to do its job in 2/3
holding him to account because they are so invested in his Brexit and election lies. Parliament must be able to pursue the truth about the character of the PM more vigorously than they currently can. Our system operates on basic assumptions of honourability. They are broken3/4
with Johnson and this Cabinet in office. Finally I must say I am disappointed @uklabour is not joining the delegation but wish @CarolineLucas @Ianblackford @LSRPlaid @EdwardJDavey @columeastwood @StephenFarryMP and colleagues well in their entreaties. This stuff matters 4/4
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