Rishi Sunak: I demonstrated integrity once I resigned from Johnson’s authorities
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ishi Sunak stated he demonstrated his integrity when he resigned from Boris Johnson’s authorities as he defended his choice to skip a Commons vote on the Privileges Committee report.
The Prime Minister reiterated his full help and respect for each the committee’s “diligent work” and the choice made by MPs on Monday.
He defined his absence from the Commons was attributable to his involvement in an occasion organised by the charity Jewish Care, however confused that his resignation from Mr Johnson’s authorities had already demonstrated his integrity and dedication to his ideas.
MPs voted to approve the Privileges Committee report final week, which discovered Mr Johnson intentionally misled Parliament over events at Downing Street throughout lockdown.
The PM was notably absent in the course of the debate and the vote and has since been going through accusations of being too “weak” to face as much as his former social gathering chief.
Asked whether or not he agreed with the decision of the Committee, he informed BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg: “Yes, I have already said in fact that I do fully support and respect not just the work of the Committee, who I think did a very thorough job, but also the decision of the House.
“It’s right for people, whatever their position, face responsibility and accountability for their actions. That has happened and most importantly, Boris Johnson is no longer an MP.”
The Prime Minister insisted “I was a person that as chancellor resigned from Boris Johnson’s government” and defined he missed the vote “because I was actually speaking and attending an event at a fantastic charity called Jewish Care, which does an extraordinary job looking after people around the country”.
It is just not a straightforward or frequent factor for a chancellor to resign from authorities. I did as a result of I disagreed with Boris Johnson
He went on: “Your point is, do I have to demonstrate my integrity and my leadership? I did that when I resigned.
“I demonstrated that I was prepared to stand up for what I believe in…
“It is not an easy or common thing for a chancellor to resign from government.
“I did because I disagreed with Boris Johnson.”
Turning the main target away from the previous and redirecting it in the direction of the subsequent normal election, the PM added: “I am not interested in litigating the past about Boris Johnson.
“He’s no longer an MP.
“The choice at the next election is between me and Keir Starmer.
“Actually, what I demonstrated by resigning from Boris Johnson’s government was that I was prepared to stand up for my principles.
“Keir Starmer sat there for four years next to Jeremy Corbyn, saying he was the right person to lead our country.. That speaks to his principles, my resignation speaks to mine.”