PM’s actions are ‘indefensible’
An MSP has branded the use of Ukraine as “the lowest form of politics” in calling for Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to quit.
Labour’s Colin Smyth, who represents South Scotland, says the Tory pair must fall on their swords after being hit with fines from the Met Police.
It follows an investigation into parties held in Downing Street during the height of Covid lockdown.
Mr Johnson apologised, saying the British people had the “right to expect better, ”while Sunak issued his own “unreserved apology”.
However, both refused to resign over the scandal and pointed to the ongoing war in Ukraine as one of the reasons for stability being required at the heart of government.
But Mr Smyth said: “During lockdown, I had constituents on the phone in tears because they missed the funerals of family and friends at a time Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak were partying in Downing Street.
“While local people were abiding by the rules, no matter how hard they were, the Prime Minister, Chancellor and more were breaking them.
“They think it’s one rule for them and another for everyone else.
“If Johnson and Sunak had a shred of decency they would resign but they don’t, so they won’t.”
“The failure of local Tory MPs, MSPs and councillors to call for Johnson and Sunak to go shows they are no better than them.
“Their spineless inaction displays utter contempt for their constituents who followed the rules and were separated from their loved ones for months while Tory politicians thought they were above the law.”
And Mr Smyth added: “The fact some are using the tragedy of events in Ukraine as cover to say it’s okay to have a Prime Minister and Chancellor who wilfully break the law is the lowest form of politics and shows just how far they will stoop to defend the indefensible and cover the back for their bosses.”