Boris Johnson Must Go On Trial For Lying And Misleading In Brexit Campaign Judge Orders

(Independent) Lizzie Dearden May 29 2019 Boris Johnson is to go on 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 Johnsons lawyers that the case was a vexatious" attempt to undermine the result of the 2016 referendum. A written judgment handed down on Wednesday said: Having considered all the relevant factors I am satisfied that this is a proper case to issue the summons as requested for the three offenses of misconduct in a public office. The charges are indictable only. This means the proposed defendant will be required to attend this court for a preliminary hearing and the case will then be sent to the crown court for trial."