Boris Johnson

Former Conservative MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip

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Investigations into the Iraq War

A number of votes were held relating to holding investigations into the US led invasion of Iraq in 2003.

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Boris Johnson consistently voted for investigations into the Iraq war

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Major votes

  • On 22 Oct 2003: Boris Johnson voted for a comprehensive independent judicial inquiry into the Iraq war. Show vote
  • On 22 Oct 2003: Boris Johnson voted in favour of a further inquiry into the war in Iraq. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 30 Nov 2016: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Iraq War — Investigation into Contrasts Between Public Statements and Private Policy Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2008: Boris Johnson voted for an inquiry into the Iraq war by an independent committee of privy councillors. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2008: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Iraq Inquiry — Not the right time Show vote
  • On 11 Jun 2007: Boris Johnson voted to support the principle that there should be an inquiry into the Iraq War by an independent committee of Privy Counsellors. Show vote
  • On 11 Jun 2007: Boris Johnson voted to support the principle an inquiry into the Iraq war by an independent committee of Privy Counsellors. Show vote
  • On 31 Oct 2006: Boris Johnson voted for an inquiry into the Iraq war by a select committee of Privy Counsellors. Show vote
  • On 31 Oct 2006: Boris Johnson voted for a further inquiry into the war in Iraq. Show vote
  • On 9 Mar 2004: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Iraq — Attorney-General's Advice Show vote
  • On 16 Jul 2003: Boris Johnson voted for a judicial inquiry into the decision to go to war in Iraq. Show vote
  • On 4 Jun 2003: Boris Johnson voted for an independent inquiry into the handling of intelligence on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. A subsequent motion noted the Intelligence and Security Committee is the appropriate body to carry out any inquiry. Show vote

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