We look at what happens now after the former prime minister gave his evidence to the privileges committee and was questioned over whether he deliberately misled parliament over lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street.
A spokesperson told Sky News the committee offered the opportunity for Mr Johnson to submit more written evidence to the inquiry during Wednesday's appearance, so more documents and statements could be coming their way.
But if they think he did commit a contempt, the group of cross-party MPs will recommend a sanction to the Commons that they deem appropriate.Conservative Party chair Greg Hands says Boris Johnson can 'campaign well' for the Tories on The Take with Sophy Ridge The lower end of the punishment scale could take place quickly, and again, Mr Johnson could return to his work as a backbencher after a brief appearance in the Commons.But if MPs agree to a suspension upwards of 10 sitting days or 14 calendar days, that would trigger a recall petition for Mr Johnson.'Could you lose your seat over this, Mr Johnson?'
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