IOPC is considering whether to launch case into alleged misconduct in public office
One of the four inquiries into claims of a conflict of interest involving Boris Johnson and a US businesswoman has been scaled back and a second is under pressure to hold off after requests by the police watchdog.
The Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) is concerned that the reviews could prejudice its decision on whether to launch an investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office against Johnson when he was mayor of London.
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