Published 16:27 IST, September 30th 2019
UK PM Johnson denies any wrongdoing in ties with US executive
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson refused any wrongdoing on September 29 over his links with an American businesswoman who purportedly received money.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson refused any wrongdoing on September 29 over his links with an American businesswoman who purportedly received money and favourable treatment because of ir friendship during his time as mayor of London. When he was interviewed by an international media ncy about his ties with tech entrepreneur and model Jennifer Arcuri, Johnson said it was a pure political vendetta to trap him and decision by Greater London Authority on Friday was politically motivated.
matter came to limelight from a newspaper report that stated Arcuri was provided with 126,000 pounds in public money and privileged access to tre missions to United States, Israel, and Asia that Johnson led as mayor. Her emerging business does t meet requirements for such trips. scandal worsened situation as Johnson's Conservative Party was opening its annual party conference in Manchester following a busy week for a leer who has only been in job since July.
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UK Supreme Court declared that suspension of Parliament was illegal
In last few days, UK Supreme Court declared that suspension of Parliament was illegal and an indirect betrayal to constitution of Britain. He also cut short a trip to US to face House of Commons where lawmakers asked him for resignation. Things complicated furr when questions were raised about 55-year-old Johnson's links to Arcuri who has established a cyber firm in East London. An independent authority that looks after police complaints in England, was asked to consider if re were grounds to investigate Johnson for misconduct in public office. authority said on Friday that it h a valid reason to record matter because Johnson served as police commissioner during his 2008-2016 tenure as London’s mayor.
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Opponents accuse PM Johnson of spreing hatred
probe into matter is latest sign of hostility that has consumed British politics since country has voted in 2016 to leave bloc. Johnson came to power two months ago promising that Britain will leave EU on scheduled date of October 31 even though re is divorce deal that outlines Britain's tre relations with or 27 EU nations. His opposition leers in Parliament are determined to avoid -deal Brexit which ecomists warned would plummet Britain's ecomy. Johnson said over a heated debate on Wednesday that postponing country's exit to bloc would betray people and democracy. opponents accused him of spreing hatred in country with his populist, people-versus-politicians nda.
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12:43 IST, September 30th 2019