Decoding Boris Johnson’s Exceedingly British “Partygate” Scandal

Americans have in recent years grown all too accustomed to the idea that senior government officials—even presidents—might breach protocols, smash norms, behave scandalously, and yet suffer few consequences. And so it may be surprising to some transatlantic observers that Britain’s prime minister could soon be ousted from office or forced to resign for briefly attending a garden soirée with several coworkers. Legislators are awaiting—and citizens demanding—detailed and accurate answers that they could in theory get within days, thanks to an assiduous civil servant’s weeks-long investigation into this scandal. And this week London’s Metropolitan Police announced it too would examine the… Read Full Article