Johnson's Partygate Reply To Police Will Not Be Published

Boris Johnson's responses to his Metropolitan Police questionnaire into social gatherings at No 10 will not be made public, Downing Street has said. The prime minister insisted he will have “a lot more” to say on the Partygate scandal once the Scotland Yard probe is concluded.

- Adam Forrest

The Met has sent the questionnaire to Mr Johnson and approximately 50 staff members as it investigates a dozen gatherings at No 10 while strict Covid rules were still in place. On an official visit to Scotland, Mr Johnson was asked whether he and his lawyers had responded to the police questionnaire yet.

He told reporters: “All that process has got to be completed before I can say anything more, but I look forward to telling you a lot more in due course.” The prime minister's official spokesman said: “As we said on Friday, we will respond as required. As you know, I think the Met made clear that that was in seven days, so we will comply with that requirement.