Chris Mason: Boris Johnson's political future hangs in balance - BBC News

The verdict of MPs investigating Boris Johnson has the potential to finish him, writes the BBC's political editor.

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Watch: Boris Johnson says he thought it was "right and proper" to thank staff with events

There's an old adage in politics, coined by the former American President Ronald Reagan: "If you're explaining, you're losing."

Boris Johnson has had to do one heck of a lot of explaining.

Explaining his record in government. Explaining why, in his view, he didn't lie to parliament about the parties in government during the pandemic. Explaining why drinking with colleagues while not socially distanced was within the Covid guidance and rules.

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