Boris Johnson allies threaten to target Tories who endorse Partygate report for deselection

Supporters of ex-PM have voiced fury at vindictive' privileges committee's finding that Johnson deliberately misled parliament

Supporters of Boris Johnson have pledged to target both Conservative members of the privileges committee and Tory MPs who endorse its findings for deselection, as the aftermath of the report prompted vicious internal infighting.

One ally of the former prime minister said they expected Bernard Jenkin, the most senior Tory on the committee, which said Johnson misled parliament in denying any lockdown-breaking parties, could be a particular focus in his Harwich and North Essex seat.