Boris Johnson and Rushi Sunak: timeline of denials
A look at denials made by the prime minister and his chancellor over allegations of lockdown breaches
Perhaps the most damaging aspect of Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak receiving fixed-penalty notices for breaking lockdown laws is the fact the pair have publicly denied any wrongdoing.
Here is a look back at some of the denials made by the prime minister and his chancellor.
What I can tell the right honourable and learned gentleman is that all guidance was followed completely in No 10.
Because I have told you and what I want to repeat … that the guidance is there and I am very, very keen that people understand this.
All the guidelines were observed.
I repeat that I have been repeatedly assured since these allegations emerged that there was no party and that no Covid rules were broken.
I can tell you once again that I certainly broke no rules … all that is being looked into.
On your point about rules, I follow the rules.
Those were people at work, talking about work. I have said what I have to say about that.
I believed implicitly that this was a work event, but with hindsight, I should have sent everyone back inside.
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