Romford MP: Boris investigation a “direct attack on free speech”

The MP for Romford says current criticism and a subsequent investigation into Boris Johnson is an attack on free speech.

The former Mayor of London is to face an investigation by an independent panel following complaints over his burka comments.

Johnson compared women who wear the face veils, to letter boxes and bank robbers.

Andrew Rosindell, the MP for Romford, has now defended the former Foreign Secretary.

He posted on Twitter: “What is now happening to Boris Johnson is a direct attack on our freedom of speech.

“I fear an eruption of anger amongst our party’s core voters and grassroots activities if this obsessive political correctness doesn’t stop!”

The Prime Minister has called on Boris to apologise, something he is yet to do.

What is now happening to Boris Johnson @BorisJohnson is a direct attack on our freedom of speech. I fear an eruption of anger amongst our party’s core voters and grassroots activities if this obsessive political correctness doesn’t stop!

— Andrew Rosindell MP (@AndrewRosindell) August 10, 2018