Boris Johnson claims he had a 'duty' to thank outgoing staff at Downing St parties

Boris Johnson claims he had a 'duty' to thank outgoing staff at Downing St parties

BORIS Johnson has defended his decision to attend parties in Downing Street by claiming he had a “duty” to thank staff who were leaving.

The Prime Minister gave a press conference on Wednesday afternoon after the publication of Sue Gray’s report and a subsequent grilling by MPs in the House of Commons.