Sources close to Boris Johnson say the former PM’s legal team is preparing to present new evidence which they believe will clear him of any wrongdoing in the ongoing Partygate scandal. The evidence, which his allies are calling a “bomb defense dossier”, reportedly includes messages from Johnson’s advisers saying no Covid rules were broken at Downing Street.

Johnson has always maintained that he believed no rules were being broken when initially speaking to MPs about the parties, but later corrected himself as more information emerged. His legal team plans to use WhatsApp messages and other “internal communications” from the period to demonstrate that his testimony was based on information provided by Helper No. 10.

The House of Commons Privileges Committee is scheduled to question Johnson on Wednesday over allegations that he knowingly misled MPs about the parties. However, Johnson’s legal team has argued that the case against him risks setting a dangerous precedent that could undermine freedom of expression in Parliament. They also allege that the committee is biased and that some of its members have already made a decision on Johnson’s fault.

If the committee finds that Johnson misled MPs, it could recommend a suspension from the House of Commons. This could potentially trigger a by-election in Johnson’s constituency if the suspension lasts more than 10 days. However, Johnson’s allies are confident that the new evidence will exonerate him and prevent further political consequences.

The Partygate scandal was a major issue for Boris Johnson and his government, with critics accusing him of hypocrisy and lack of leadership. If he turns out to have misled Parliament, it could seriously damage his reputation and political future.

But Johnson’s allies are hoping his “bombshell” evidence will help clear his name and turn the tide in his favor. They argue that he simply relied on the information given to him by his advisers at the time and that…