Boris Johnson has admitted to attending five lockdown bashes in a lengthy defence against claims he misled Parliament over Partygate.
In a 52-page legal dossier, the former Prime Minister scrambled to shake off criticism of his conduct ahead of an explosive grilling by MPs on Wednesday about what he knew about boozing in No10 during the pandemic.
He admitted to attending five events, including a notorious BYOB garden party and a surprise birthday party, but insisted he thought the events were within the rules.