Boris Johnson facing more police probes

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been referred to the police over more allegations of potentially rule-breaking gatherings during Covid lockdowns.

The Cabinet Office reportedly handed over the former prime minister’s official diaries after they were uncovered by lawyers working on his submission to the Partygate inquiry, and they allegedly show visits to the Grace-and-favor residence, Chequers, and Downing Street, which would constitute a breach in pandemic guidelines.

This assertion “is totally untrue”, said a spokesperson for Johnson. “No contact was made with Mr. Johnson before these incorrect allegations were made both to the police and to the privileges committee. This is both bizarre and unacceptable.”

Cabinet Office sources reportedly said that no minister was involved. “In line with obligations in the civil service code, this material has been passed to the relevant authorities and it is now a matter for them,” a spokesperson said.