Boris Johnson appeared to suggest that members of the Labour shadow cabinet had taken drugs during yesterday’s Commons clash.
The Prime Minister told Labour MP Luke Pollard to direct his question ‘at the Labour frontbench’ after being asked if there was a culture of ‘excessive drug-taking in Downing Street‘.
Mr Pollard, the MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, said: ‘Part Four of the Sue Gray report says there was a culture of excessive consumption of alcohol, which is not appropriate. Is there also a culture of excessive drug taking in Downing Street?’
Boris Johnson speaking during a statement following an update on a report by Sue Gray in to parties at Downing Street during Covid-19 lockdowns, in the House of Commons on January 31
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has formerly refused to deny taking drugs, during an interview with Piers Morgan
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Mr Johnson replied: ‘Any drug taking would be excessive.
Perhaps he should direct that question at the Labour frontbench.’
He did not say who he was referring to – but Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has formerly refused to deny taking drugs.
Appearing in an ITV interview with Piers Morgan last year, Sir Keir was asked if he had ever had a ‘cheeky spliff here and there’.
Refusing to answer yes or no, he replied: ‘We worked hard and played hard.’
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