Susanna Reid appeared perplexed on today's Good Morning Britain as a clip was shown of the Prime Minister being questioned about a treehouse.
Speaking to co-host Adil Ray, Susanna explained that there have been reports of Mr Johnson wanting to build a treehouse for his young son. However, the alleged plans are said to be costing around £150,000 - more than some actual houses cost.
She said: "He was asked about this by ITV News. Let's see what he said." The screen cut to a clip of the Prime Minister having a chat with a reporter.
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The reporter asked him: "There are reports that you wanted to but a £150,000 treehouse for your son. Did you?"
He replied: "There is no such structure. There are all sorts of allegations made about my family." The reporter interrupted him, as she said: "But did you want to build one?" He ignored her and continued: "If you look at the infrastructure that I have built, I am very very proud of it."
After the clip, Susanna looked incredibly shocked as she said: "What treehouse costs £150,000?" Adil added: "Well, precisely."
Guest Ranvir Singh said: "Clearly in his mind the treehouse is infrastructure. What a strange comparison to make."
The Prime Minister and his wife Carrie wanted to build the treehouse during autumn 2020 but had to pull the plug after it raised security concerns. There were discussions about having Lord Brownlow, a Tory donor ranked the 521st richest person in the UK last year, fund the project, with plans for the treehouse drawn up for the country retreat, it has been reported.
Some No10 aides warned Mr Johnson against the project due to the cost and the matter of it being more expensive than some homes in many parts of the UK. A government spokesman said: “We do not comment on private or family matters which do not involve any ministerial declarations or taxpayer funds.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV and the ITV Hub
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