The Conservative Party has been embroiled in more infighting as reports suggest rebel Tory MPs are considering publishing a secret recording and text messages linked to allegations of “blackmail” from the Prime Minister’s supporters. Mr Johnson has admitted attending the gathering in question for 25 minutes on May 20 2020, but insisted he believed it was a work event, and that he was not warned it would be against the rules. Reports of which I am aware would seem to constitute blackmail,” the chairman of the Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee said. The Times reported that one Tory MP said they were told by a whip “you’re done” when voting against the Government last year. “As with any such allegations, should a criminal offence be reported to the Met, it would be considered,” a spokesman said.

Source: The Times January 21, 2022 01:34 UTC