Boris says he was working

LONDON: Boris Johnson has claimed that he did not break the law at the “Abba party” that was held in his flat because he was interviewing a close friend of his wife about a potential job at No 10.

The Prime Minister (pictured) invited Henry Newman, then an adviser to Michael Gove, to join him in the No 11 flat where he lives with his wife and children.

Scotland Yard is investigating claims that a party was held in the flat on the night of November 13, 2020, to mark the departure of Mr Johnson’s former advisers Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain.

A government source said Mr Johnson has claimed that he did not break the law because he was conducting a work-related interview with Mr Newman in another part of the flat. He was said to have invited him up to the flat to distance themselves from leaving drinks being held for Mr Cain, who had been ousted as director of communications.

Police are investigating claims that a party was held in the No 11 flat that was organised by Mr Johnson’s wife and featured Abba songs.

Mr Johnson has denied the claims in the Commons and told MPs that he was working.