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Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson Hon FRIBA (born 19 June 1964) is a British politician, writer, and former journalist serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2019. He was Foreign Secretary from 2016 to 2018 and Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016. Johnson was Member of Parliament for Henley from 2001 to 2008 and has been MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015. Ideologically, Johnson identifies as a one-nation conservative.
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Boris Johnson launches inquiry into Nusrat Ghani's 'Muslimness' sacking claim

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Boris Johnson has called for an inquiry into claims made by Conservative MP Nusrat Ghani, alleging that she was sacked as a junior minister because of concerns about her 'Muslimness'.

Nusrat Ghani said her faith was raised as an issue when she lost her job as transport minister in 2020. The MP for Wealden told The Sunday Times she was shocked that her 'Muslimness' was discussed during a meeting in the whips’ office after the mini-reshuffle. “It was like being punched in the stomach.

I felt humiliated and powerless,” she told the paper. READ MORE: Andy Burnham recalls 'dark mutterings' during his time in Westminster but brands Radcliffe school threat 'almost beyond belief' Downing Street has today said 'the prime minister takes these claims very seriously'.

Boris Johnson has now asked civil servants to 'establish the facts about what happened'. A No 10 spokeswoman said: “The Prime Minister has asked the Cabinet Office to conduct an inquiry into the allegations made by Nusrat Ghani MP. “At the time these allegations were first made, the Prime Minister recommended to her that she make a formal complain to CCHQ (Conservative Campaign Headquarters). “She did not take up this offer. “The Prime Minister has now asked officials to establish the facts about what happened. “As he said at the time, the Prime Minister takes these claims very seriously.” Conservative chief whip Mark Spencer has denied the claims.

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