British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's personal mobile phone number has been on the internet for 15 years, media reports said on Friday, raising questions about national security. The number, which the BBC reported was still used by the Conservative Party leader, appeared on a press release from 2006 when Johnson was an opposition MP. When the number was called by AFP on Friday, there was an automated message indicating that the phone was disconnected. Johnson is under pressure to answer who initially footed the bill for a reported 200 000 refurbishment of his Downing Street flat. The Electoral Commission, which regulates the accounts of political parties, announced on Wednesday that it was opening an investigation into the issue.

Source: News 24 April 30, 2021 10:41 UTC