Michael Gove says only ‘historians’ can judge went wrong for Boris Johnson as MPs to conclude inquiry into Partygate

Michael Gove refused to be drawn on where things ‘went wrong’ for Boris Johnson, saying it is a matter ‘for historians’

quit as he faces a damning verdict by the Commons Privileges Committee into whether he misled Parliament over the Partygate scandal.diplomatically described Boris on LBC today as a “significant figure in the history of our times” and expressed “sadness at his passing” as an MP.“I wouldn’t presume to offer Boris any advices for the future. I continue to respect Boris and all that he’s achieved.”

Other Tories have also fled Boris - wanting to move on from his tenure ahead of next year's General Election. Starmer writes: "Rishi Sunak must finally find a backbone, call an election, and let the public have their say on 13 years of Tory failure.Boris Johnson took a swipe at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in his resignation letter, labelling the committee investigation into 'partygate' a "kangaroo court".The news follows comments from Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, who received a knighthood as part of Boris Johnson's resignation honours list.

Adams, a loyal ally of Boris Johnson, announced on Twitter on Saturday he will be standing down with 'immediate effect' - the third such resignation in 24 hours.

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