Boris Johnson referred to police watchdog over possible corruption

Boris Johnson was referred to a police watchdog on Friday over links to a US businesswoman whose companies were allegedly awarded state funding during his time as mayor of London, the body said.

British parliament reconvened this week when the Supreme Court ruled Johnson’s decision to prorogue the institution unlawful and now the prime minister faces further scrutiny following the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) referral.

The potential investigation concerns allegations over a conflict of interest with US entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri when Johnson was London mayor, from 2008 to 2016.

Arcuri reportedly participated in three foreign trade missions alongside Johnson, even though she was not eligible for the role she undertook.

Via Sky News

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