'The Partygate inquiry is at risk of being a huge waste of time and money'
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Boris Johnson's public grilling as part of the long-awaited 'Partygate' inquiry has been at the forefront of this week's political agenda, prompting intense debate from Telegraph readers. During the hearing the former prime minister dismissed allegations he misled the House of Commons as ‘complete nonsense’.
Also hotly discussed this week, the Met Police faced a damning report which branded it as 'institutionally' racist, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's 'Windsor Framework' Brexit deal sailed through the House of Commons despite fears it would face a Tory revolt.
Read on to see how Telegraph readers contributed to the conversation in the comments section, Letters and via the Front Page newsletter.
'Partygate' inquiry
Mr Johnson stood before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday as they interrogated him over his involvement in 'Partygate'. The defiant former PM dismissed allegations that he misled the Commons and hinted he could refuse to accept the verdict of the inquiry.
Readers were divided on the subject, with some arguing the inquiry was a waste of time and money and would not put right the worst effects of the pandemic. Others said that as a leader during a time of crisis, Mr Johnson should be held to account, as no prime minister is above the law.
Damning report into the Met Police
A damning report into the Met Police by Dame Louise Casey found it to be institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic.
Readers debated the causes of the deep-rooted issues within the Met and offered their solutions, as well as expressing what reforms they think would be appropriate to fix them.
Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal
MPs voted in favour of Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal on Wednesday despite efforts from the European Research Group to secure a majority against the Windsor Framework.
Some were sceptical of the new deal, as it still bound Britain to EU regulations, and suggested it was no wonder the DUP intended to reject it. Meanwhile, other readers saw it as an improvement on previous deals and the best Mr Sunak could achieve, given the nature of Britain's negotiations with the EU.
