Published 03:05 IST, November 6th 2019
UK government refuses retaining documents of Russian meddling
Boris Johnson's government have declined the charges for retaining any potentially damaging report regarding the alleged Russian meddling during the 2016 Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government has declined all the charges on November 5, for retaining any potentially damaging report regarding the alleged Russian meddling which happened during the 2016 Brexit referendum.
Questions raised on the delay for publishing the dossier
There have been questions raised by the top lawmakers of both houses of parliament regarding the uncertain release of a government study. They have asserted the delay in the release of the document as ‘jaw-dropping’, and the report will be published only after Britain's elections. The international media reported that the conservative as refused to provide any suggestions which hit that Britain’s exit from the European Union was conducted under unfair circumstances.
The dossier requires clearance from the PM's office
The controversial document is 50 pages and has received clearance from the security services but needs to be cleared from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office located in Downing Street. Therefore, will not be published before December 12. Michael Gove, who is the senior minister in the cabinet said that the document compiled by the Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee is undertaking the appropriate procedures. However, he failed to disclose when the document will be published. The upcoming general elections could help in deciding whether or not Brexit will happen. The decision is important for the Boris Johnson government, which is in the minority. Boris Johnson will have to give up his position if the party does not receive majority votes.
The delay led to suspicion and doubt
On the other hand, the main Opposition party has agreed to let the Britons vote again on the matter of Brexit and decide whether Britain will exit European Union or not but on a condition to form its government for the first time since 2010. Dominic Grieve, who is the intelligence and security committee chairman also reflected on the delay in the publishing of the dossier. The delay in the release of the documents has clouded the minds of lawmakers with suspicion and doubt. Donald Anderson, who is a member of the Upper House of Lords also said that it has invited suspicion on the government and its motives.
Updated 03:07 IST, November 6th 2019