The full exchange: Keir Starmer takes on Boris Johnson over lockdown party scandal

Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer have engaged in a heated exchange at this week's PMQs, in a week where the prime minister is facing pressure from several MPs to resign.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer asked the prime minister when he first became aware that any of his staff had "concerns" about the gathering in the Downing Street garden on 20 May 2020.

Sir Keir said: "Not only did he write the rules, but some of his staff say they did warn him about attending the party on 20 May 2020.

"Now, I have heard the prime minister's very carefully crafted response to that accusation. It almost sounds like a lawyer wrote it. So, I'll be equally careful with my question. When did the prime minister first become aware that any of his staff had concerns about the 20 May party?"

Mr Johnson replied: "It is for the inquiry to come forward with an explanation of what happened", adding: "I am afraid he simply must wait."

Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-news-live-vote-party-update-b1995994.html

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