Re: Boris to face Trial
Originally Posted by
Solasch
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Nope.Mr Darbishire (the barrister) earlier told the court that the £350m a week figure was disputed "as soon it was said" and remains the subject of public debate.
He said: "It
was just a political claim open to and available for contradiction and debate, and it was, and is, for the good sense of the electorate to discount it if they choose so to do.
As I've said on many occasions, much to Remainers' furore, The £350 million pound figure was much contested, challenged and criticised during the campaign long before a single vote was cast.
The claim was scrutinised and dissected by everyone involved in the referendum campaign.
There is not a chance in hell that Johnson can be accused of anything other than holding a position he fervently believed in.
Anyway, the crux of the issue is that Johnson was NOT in a position of public office in his role of Leave campaign supporter........
A first year Law Student could have got Boris off of this rap!