LONDON: Britain’s parliamentary standards watchdog confirmed on Monday it is investigating Prime Minister Boris Johnson over how he paid for a luxury Caribbean holiday, the latest of multiple probes into his conduct. Johnson, who was buoyed by successful local election results in England last week, has long been dogged by questions about the holiday. “The prime minister transparently declared this benefit in kind in the Commons register of interests,” he said. Stone, who confirmed the Johnson probe is one of nine current investigations into lawmakers for possible breaches, can refer serious offences to parliament’s Committee on Standards for sanctioning. “Boris Johnson needs to stop using the office of Prime Minister as an opportunity to fund his lavish lifestyle and enrich his mates.”

Source: Manila Times May 10, 2021 14:20 UTC