No surprise to see Boris Johnson backing convicted crook and Tory peer Lord Conrad Black. The former media tycoon was told by a Judge today that he faces eight years in jail when he is sentenced for multi-million pound fraud.Boris, Tory hopeful in next year's elections for London Mayor, apparently provided Lord Black with a character reference.
Labour MP Karen Buck has lodged an early day motion questioning Boris's judgement in backing someone convicted of stealing on such a massive scale.
You can read Karen's EDM HERE.
There's also this live blog with a blow by blow commentary as the sentencing drama unfolds...
Meanwhile, look out for Boris backing other jail-birds such as former Tory high-flier Jonathan Aitkin, former Tory Leader in Lincolnshire 'Honest' Jim Speechley...or maybe even Boris's predessessor as Tory candidate for London...
Yes, step forward the one and only 'Lord' Jeffrey Archer.
UPDATE: C4 News says the Chicago court has sentenced Black to six-and-a-half years in prison...while the BBC asks "Did he get off lightly?"
2 comments:
Always said that Boris was a very nice and helpful man.
He also happens to be my local MP so the comments will be passed on.
I'm sure the good people of Henley are pleased to learn that Boris is willing to provide a character reference for a convicted multi-million pound fraudster...
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