Boris Johnson asks allies not to vote against Partygate findings

Boris Johnson has asked his supporters not to vote against a report that found he intentionally misled parliament.

Several of the former PMs allies, including Nadine Dorries, have said they will oppose the Privileges Committee’s report in a Commons vote on Monday.

Another ally, James Duddridge, said he had spoken to Mr Johnson and “he doesn’t want there to be a vote”.

If passed, the motion strips Mr Johnson of his right to a parliament pass.