Tory MP Paterson Quits Amid Backlash Over Lobbying Breach

U.K.’s Johnson forced to reverse attempt to block suspension
Prime minister’s position divided his ruling Conservatives

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By Kitty Donaldson and Emily Ashton

November 4, 2021 at 10:49 AM UTC

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November 4, 2021 at 4:15 PM UTC

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Owen Paterson, a member of Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party found guilty of breaking rules on paid lobbying, resigned from Parliament after the premier was forced to reverse an attempt to block his punishment.