The Tory leadership candidate has been accused of misconduct in public office after making the claim during the 2016 EU referendum campaign.
It is a private prosecution launched by campaigner Marcus Ball, who crowdfunded £200,000 for the case.
It is a private prosecution launched by campaigner Marcus Ball, who crowdfunded £200,000 for the case.
Gosh - some people have a serious problem with free speech. Raises his profile for the Tory leadership race though. Strange how these things crop up.
A series of links took me to the parent organisation:
ReplyDelete"Brexit Justice is a private prosecution case against Mr Boris Johnson for the alleged criminal offence of misconduct in public office. We are motivated by a desire to challenge the national problem of lying in UK politics. Brexit Justice is a not for profit ltd. company with a social aim."
How laudable is that? How could anyone object?
I wonder if they are going after a big remainer name next, and then alternating until justice is done. I think we should be told...
Nothing like 'bad' publicity to boost your chances!
ReplyDeleteJust a little research (done by others, I haste to add), shows the bloke pointing the finger at Boris is a real loser and a nobody. If twits want to chuck money at his stupid ideas, then 'whatever'!
Sam - what amazes me it that people put money into this via crowdfunding. As you suggest, it is so obvious that they are unlikely to go after a big remainer name next. In which case the name Brexit Justice is a lie so they ought to bring an action against themselves...
ReplyDeleteScrobs - yes it all seems to be even more dodgy than first impression suggested.