Tory minister calls for Harriet Harman to stand down as chair of Partygate inquiry
by Aubrey Allegretti Political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#60E1V)
Michael Ellis questioned suitability of Labour MP over tweets about Boris Johnson
A senior minister appeared to pile pressure on the chair of an upcoming Partygate inquiry to stand down, as he questioned her suitability to conduct the investigation fairly.
Michael Ellis, the paymaster general, suggested Labour's Harriet Harman should not lead the investigation into whether Boris Johnson misled parliament by repeatedly denying Covid rules were broken at law-breaking No 10 parties.
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