Boris Johnson has insisted that 'guidance was followed' after reports emerged that Christmas parties were held in Downing Street last year while coronavirus restrictions on gatherings were in place.
The prime minister did not deny that a “boozy” Christmas party was held at Number 10 when questioned over the allegations by Sir Keir Starmer during Prime Minister's Questions this afternoon.
The Labour leader accused Mr Johnson of “taking the British public for fools” as he explained that any festive gathering would have been against the rules that applied at the end of 2020. READ MORE: Coronavirus LIVE updates as first Omicron cases detected in Greater Manchester It comes after the Mirror reported that Mr Johnson gave a speech at a
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