Cover-ups and credibility: Boris Johnson’s denials no longer carry much weight

A perceived gulf between reality and No 10’s statements is making matters worse for the British government

Boris Johnson: Has a chequered relationship with the truth. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

It has come to the point where Boris Johnson and No 10’s denials that an event took place have diminishing credibility.

All the evidence points to a party having taken place in Downing Street on December 18 , when London was subject to restrictions on indoor gathering.