Tetchy former PM Boris Johnson was accused of employing a "deflection mechanism" by a Tory MP as he tried to convince a probe he hadn't deliberately misled Parliament.
He refused to name officials who he claims told him rules hadn't been broken in Downing Street before he told MPs guidance had been "followed completely".
Mr Johnson is fighting for his political future as the Commons Privileges Committee probes whether he committed contempt of Parliament. He could be suspended if the allegation is upheld.
