A Labour MP and leading critic of Boris Johnson has given seven reasons why he opposes the former Prime Minister’s return.
Chris Bryant is the chair of the Standards Committee, which is investigating whether Mr Johnson misled parliament with his comments on partygate – however, Mr Bryant recused himself so that he could continue his criticism.
But the Rhondda MP mentioned this as his number one reason for opposing Mr Johnson getting a second term.
If things go against Mr Johnson, he could end up being suspended as an MP and facing a by-election.
Mr Bryant’s other problems with Mr Johnson were listed in a tweet – including the fact that “he lies and can’t help it” and that his government collapsed due to ministers resigning.
Problems with Johnson.
1. Privileges investigation
2. His poll ratings with public rather than Tories
3. Ministers who resigned can hardly support him
4. Pincher
5. Adviser on ministerial code
6. He makes unforced errors time and again
7. He lies and can’t help it— Chris Bryant (@RhonddaBryant) October 20, 2022