How the Partygate privileges inquiry unfolded

Gathering in the Cabinet Room for which Johnson later received a fixed penalty notice

Operation Hillman update on fixed penalty notice referrals

The Met said it had made more than 50 referrals for fixed penalty notices over Covid regulation breaches in Downing Street and Whitehall.

PM statement, 12 April 2022

Johnson said he had received a fixed penalty notice for a gathering in the Cabinet Room on 19 June 2020, had paid it and offered a full apology.

Johnson confirms he received and paid a fixed penalty notice

House refers the matter to the Committee of Privileges

Johnson announces he is stepping down as an MP with immediate effect

Appointed Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern, leaving the Commons

Appointment as Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern. The Chancellor of the Exchequer appointed Johnson to the office, the procedure by which an MP leaves the House of Commons.

Committee publishes its final report, HC 564

Final Report, Fifth Report of Session 2022 to 23, HC 564. Found that Johnson misled the House on several occasions, that his conduct was deliberate and that he committed a serious contempt. It also found that his 9 June 2023 statement breached confidentiality and was a further contempt. Recommended a 90-day suspension had he remained an MP and that he not be entitled to a former Member's pass.