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Boris Johnson facing Conservative party probe into Burqa comments | |
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Boris Johnson is facing a probe for a potential breach of the Conservative Party’s code of conduct, after describing women in Islamic dress as “letter boxes” and comparing them to “bank robbers”, the Evening Standard reports. | |
A formal decision was made to refer the ex-Foreign Secretary to a party investigatory panel, and is expected on Thursday afternoon. The Evening Standard reports that sources close to the proceedings said there was a “considerable volume” of complaints made by the public over Johnson’s use of language. | A formal decision was made to refer the ex-Foreign Secretary to a party investigatory panel, and is expected on Thursday afternoon. The Evening Standard reports that sources close to the proceedings said there was a “considerable volume” of complaints made by the public over Johnson’s use of language. |
READ MORE: BoJo’s incendiary burqa comments defended by Tory MP & BBC journalists | |
A well-placed source told the paper: “It is not personal and it has nothing to do with Brexit, it is simply the same rules that apply to everyone in the party.” | A well-placed source told the paper: “It is not personal and it has nothing to do with Brexit, it is simply the same rules that apply to everyone in the party.” |
The Conservative party code of practice sets out “minimum standards of behaviour." It says elected Tories must “lead by example to encourage and foster respect and tolerance” and act “in a manner which upholds the reputation and values” of the party. | The Conservative party code of practice sets out “minimum standards of behaviour." It says elected Tories must “lead by example to encourage and foster respect and tolerance” and act “in a manner which upholds the reputation and values” of the party. |
Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Cressida Dick has today ruled out a criminal investigation in Johnson's behavior, telling the BBC Asian Network: “I spoke last night to my very experienced officers who deal with hate crime … my preliminary view is that what Mr Johnson said would not reach the bar for a criminal offence.” | Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Cressida Dick has today ruled out a criminal investigation in Johnson's behavior, telling the BBC Asian Network: “I spoke last night to my very experienced officers who deal with hate crime … my preliminary view is that what Mr Johnson said would not reach the bar for a criminal offence.” |
The under fire former London Mayor may have escaped a police inquiry, but he could still have to contend with a Whitehall investigation, which may look into claims he broke the ministerial code by announcing he was signing up to be a highly-paid Telegraph columnist before gaining consent. | |
A formal complaint was made to PM Theresa May this morning by Labour backbencher John Spellar after former attorney general Dominic Grieve said he thought the rules had been broken. | |
Once Britain’s top diplomat, Johnson made his comments in his latest Telegraph column which focused on Denmark’s recent decision to impose a full-face veil ban for those of the Islamic faith. | Once Britain’s top diplomat, Johnson made his comments in his latest Telegraph column which focused on Denmark’s recent decision to impose a full-face veil ban for those of the Islamic faith. |
Johnson labelled Muslim dress "oppressive," and claimed of the niqab: "It is absolutely ridiculous that people should choose to go around looking like letter boxes." On those that wear the burka he appeared to draw comparisons with a female student who turned up to school "looking like a bank robber" – adding they should be asked to remove their face covering. | Johnson labelled Muslim dress "oppressive," and claimed of the niqab: "It is absolutely ridiculous that people should choose to go around looking like letter boxes." On those that wear the burka he appeared to draw comparisons with a female student who turned up to school "looking like a bank robber" – adding they should be asked to remove their face covering. |
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