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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker Political correspondent

Lib Dems want answers to claims Boris Johnson tried to get woman City Hall job

Boris Johnson outside 10 Downing Street on Thursday
Boris Johnson outside 10 Downing Street on Thursday. Photograph: Frank Augstein/AP

Opposition parties are expected to push this week for answers about allegations that Boris Johnson sought to secure a job for a young woman he was having a sexual relationship with, the woman later arguing she felt he had abused his power.

The Liberal Democrats have called for a full investigation into the claims, reported by the Sunday Times, which date back to 2008, when Johnson was mayor of London. Downing Street has argued there is “no public interest” in the story.

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