More claims have emerged that Boris Johnson took part in lockdown breaking events at Downing Street. The prime minister has reportedly been interviewed as part of the investigation into partygate allegations. It comes as The Mirror said Mr Johnson attended a leaving do before Christmas 2020 during which he gave a speech to mark the departure of his defence adviser Captain Steve Higham. Mr Johnson’s sister, journalist and LBC presenter Rachel Johnson, told her listeners on Sunday that the Prime Minister was “completely compliant” with Covid rules whenever they met under restrictions. Sir Graham does not publicly state how many letters he has received, but reports suggest about 20 might have been handed in.

Source: The Times January 17, 2022 06:24 UTC