Rishi Sunak has finally given his verdict on Boris Johnson's Partygate lies, saying it is right the disgraced former prime minister has been held to account.
In a final humiliation on Monday MPs backed a damning report which found Mr Johnson had lied to Parliament over and over again - stripping him of his Westminster pass.
But Mr Sunak missed the vote citing a prior engagement.
He faced accusations he was "too weak" to stand up to his predecessor and his "sycophants" within their fractious party.
Since them No 10 has refused to be drawn on the prime minister's personal view or how he would have voted.
After he was asked about Mr Johnson at PMQs, the Prime Minister's press secretary said: "He respects the view of the House that was taken on Monday and it's right that members (of Parliament), whoever they are and whatever position they have held, are held to account for their actions."
She would not set out whether or not he agreed with the committee's report, however, saying he "respects" the view of the House.
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