Johnson administration characterised by chaos, dysfunction and contempt - economist

The Sue Gray report into alleged gatherings on Government premises during Covid suggests Boris Johnson 's administration is characterised by chaos, dysfunctionalism and contempt for law and the general public.

That 's according to Dr Steve McCabe, a political economist and associate professor at Birmingham City University.

Dr McCabe was speaking following the release of the report which heavily criticised the behaviour of government ministers and civil servants during Covid lockdowns.

He said: “Sue Gray 's much anticipated report confirms what we already knew.

“The heart of government, or at least the PM 's residence, was a place in which there was multiple instances of law-breaking by him and numerous officials who disregarded regulations the public was expected to abide by.

“However, what appears obvious from the 'Partygate ' report is that Johnson 's administration is one characterised by a combination of chaos and a sense of dysfunctionalism and contempt for laws and conventions that 's been obvious from the moment he became Prime Minister.

“What 's surprising and, it must be stated, is utterly damning is that Gray found evidence of security and cleaning staff, who raised concerns about behaviour, were subjected to “lack of respect and poor treatment.

“Worse, it shows a sense of arrogance and entitlement which surely will not play well at the next general election.

“Add in Johnson 's lying to Parliament about the parties we now know were held which will be considered in due course by the Privileges Committee, a cross-party committee, consisting of seven MPs and chaired by Chris Bryant, one of two Labour members, appointed to consider specific matters including breaches of Parliamentary procedure.

“Wilfully misleading the house would be considered contempt. ”