LONDON, (Reuters) – A British Conservative lawmaker announced that he will meet with police to talk about his allegations against Boris Johnson’s government of “blackmailing” Parliamentarians suspected of trying force Prime Minister David Cameron out of office.

William Wragg (chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee and member of Johnson’s ruling party) stated that some Conservatives have been intimidated and blackmailed by government officials because they wanted to overthrow Johnson.

“I stand behind what I’ve said. “No amount of gaslighting can change that,” he said to the Daily Telegraph newspaper. “While I appreciate the offer from Number 10, to conduct an investigation, it is not my intention to do so. “I will meet the police in the early part of next week.”

Johnson stated to broadcasters that he hadn’t seen or heard evidence supporting Wragg’s accusations in response to Wragg’s allegations. He said that his office would examine such evidence “very closely”.

London’s Metropolitan Police stated Saturday that it couldn’t comment on specific meetings.

According to a spokesperson, “As with all such allegations, should there be a criminal offense being reported to the Met it would be taken into consideration.”

Johnson was the 2019 winner of his party’s largest majority in over 30 years. He now seeks to strengthen his authority, following revelations concerning parties in Johnson’s Downing Street house during COVID-19 lockdowns.

After criticisms of Johnson’s handling in a corruption row, the “partygate” scandals dominated British politics for more than a month and have sapped public support for both Johnson and his party.

Johnson apologized repeatedly for his attendance at the parties. Invites requested that staff bring their own drinks to the event.

Sue Gray, a senior civil servant from the United States, is scheduled to present a report on the parties’ activities next week. Many Conservative legislators said they will wait for her conclusions before making a decision about whether to take legal action against Johnson.