Boris Johnson Becomes Columnist at the Daily Mail

LONDON - Boris Johnson will be writing columns for the Daily Mail. The tabloid announced on its front page that it would have a new contributor starting from Saturday. "Our erudite new columnist who will be essential reading in Westminster and around the world!" the newspaper wrote, referring to the political center in London, without explicitly revealing the columnist's identity. It has been confirmed that the British former prime minister will be taking on the role, as reported in the media.

Before becoming prime minister, Johnson was already a journalist, having worked for publications such as The Daily Telegraph. Now that he has stepped down as the United Kingdom's prime minister and recently resigned from parliament, he is making a comeback. He will have a weekly column, reportedly for a significant sum.

"I will tell you, readers of the Daily Mail, that it will be precisely about my views on how the world is doing," Johnson said in a video for the newspaper. "I can write about whatever I want. Maybe I should even talk about politics now and then."

Johnson resigned as a parliamentarian following an investigation into parties held by his cabinet during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gatherings were alleged to have taken place in government buildings, including the prime minister's residence at Downing Street 10, in violation of the rules. Johnson maintains that those gatherings were necessary for work.

'Partygate'

According to the report released on Thursday by the investigation committee, Johnson, also known as 'Partygate,' misled the House of Commons on the matter. He further violated the rules by publicizing the findings of the investigation committee when he announced his departure from the House of Commons last week. The committee concluded that he should be suspended for ninety days. Whether he is guilty or not will be determined by the House of Commons itself.

Johnson may be in breach of the rules again by taking on a new job without notifying the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA), a special regulator. Lord Pickles, the chairman, reportedly requested clarification from Johnson in a letter, according to Sky News.