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Boris Johnson could go on trial for ‘lying and misleading’ in Brexit campaign, judge orders
Judge summonses MP to court after throwing out arguments that allegations are ‘vexatious’ attempt to undermine Brexit
- Lizzie Dearden
- Independent
Boris Johnson faces trial for allegedly “lying and misleading the British public” about the consequences of Brexit.
A judge summonsed the Conservative MP to appear in court after a member of the public launched a private prosecution over claims EU membership was costing the UK £350m a week.
District Judge Margot Coleman threw out arguments by Mr Johnson’s lawyers that the case was a…