Sir Keir Starmer has told Boris Johnson to “stop lying” and “come clean” following the emergence of allegations that he and his wife Carrie were among around 40 people to attend a drinks event in the Downing Street garden during the UK’s first national COVID lockdown.
Accusing the PM of “deflections and distractions”, the Labour leader in a tweet on Tuesday called on Mr Johnson to be honest with the British public about a “bring your own booze” event which was reportedly held on 20 May 2020.
Sky News understands that both Mr Johnson and his then fiancée were present at the gathering.
“Boris Johnson, your deflections and distractions are absurd. Not only did you know about the parties in Downing Street, you attended them. Stop lying to the British public. It’s time to finally come clean,” Sir Keir said.
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Earlier on Tuesday, Health minister Ed Argar told Kay Burley he “can understand why people are angry” about the new allegations.
Mr Argar said it is “absolutely right” that Sue Gray – the senior civil servant leading an inquiry into multiple allegations of COVID rule-breaking in Downing Street and other government buildings – looks into the matter.
He added: “I don’t know what did or didn’t happen.”
Downing Street garden party allegations
Asked several times whether if 40 people – including the PM and his wife – had…
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