He added that it is \u201c<\/span>inappropriate for public funds to be used in this manner, not least during a cost of living crisis in which most families are struggling to manage”.<\/span><\/p>\n The legal fees in question are for Mr Johnson\u2019s defence as part of the <\/span>Privileges Committee\u2019s probe<\/span> into the Partygate scandal. The outcome of the inquiry is expected to be published at the end of May and could decide his political future. Mr Johnson denies the allegations<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n In a poll that ran from 3pm on Monday, May 22, to 1.30pm on Tuesday, May 23, Express.co.uk asked readers: \u201cShould Boris Johnson pay his own Partygate legal fees?\u201d<\/p>\n A total of 2,898 readers responded with the vast majority, 65 percent (1,879 people) answering \u201cyes\u201d compared with 35 percent (1,002 people) who said \u201cno\u201d he should not. A further 17 people said they did not know.<\/p>\n Hundreds of comments were left below the accompanying article as readers debated who should foot the bill.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> Many readers commented that Mr Johnson should pay the legal fees, with username gettingwarmer writing: \u201cOf course he should, why is there even any question about it?\u201d<\/p>\n Similarly, username leafspot said: \u201cOf course he should, it’s a ridiculous concept otherwise.\u201d<\/p>\n While others argued that he can afford to pay with username philippvonboeselager remarking: \u201c\u00a35million in earnings so far, this year. Yes, he should pay.\u201d<\/p>\n However, other readers thought that taxpayers should be responsible for the costs incurred. Username Beanyboy2802 explained: \u201cIt was parliamentary business. He was called as a member of Parliament, to appear before the Parliamentary Committee, to provide evidence as part of a Parliamentary investigation. Why should he personally foot the bill?\u201d<\/p>\n Another, username mabel, agreed: \u201cIf Boris Johnson, was appearing before a court of law I would have said yes he should pay for his defence. But as he was appearing before the privileges committee I say no.\u201d<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/139\/590x\/secondary\/Boris-Johnson-4768761.jpg?r=1684853129275\")
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