Posted 12/7/2023, 9:17:00 AM
Johnson Denies 'Partygate' Reality, Leaked Comments Show Dismissal of Covid Deaths and Lack of Scientific Input on Policies
- Johnson said public view of Partygate is 'travesty of truth', claimed real events were 'million miles' from how portrayed
- Showed evidence Johnson said 'let it rip' about Covid despite his denials; also said 'they had good innings' about elderly deaths
- Admitted avoiding cooperation with Scotland's Sturgeon early on due to 'political friction'; said wanted to 'take heat out'
- No scientists attended 'Eat Out to Help Out' meetings before launch; Johnson 'surprised it was smuggled past them'
- WhatsApps shown with Johnson saying 'we should have told people like Lee Cain to think about behavior in No10' after party claims