Boris Johnson was accused of being a “threat to national security” following reports he was at a Tory party fundraising event on the night Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine.
The Prime Minister gave a short speech at the event as Russian forces prepared to launch their assault. The Sunday Times reported that donors at the event included a high-profile donor, Lubov Chernukhin, the wife of a former Russian deputy finance minister.
Mr Johnson reportedly gave an introductory speech at the event, which began at around 8pm on February 23 at Spencer House, around a mile from Downing Street.
The Prime Minister was present for around 20 minutes according to No 10. READ MORE: Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Communities Secretary Michael Gove were also at the event, the Sunday Times reported.
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