Boris Johnson denies he asked Sue Gray not to publish report into Downing Street lockdown parties

According to a British newspaper, Mr Johnson made the suggestion at a “secret meeting” with Ms Gray earlier this month.

Boris Johnson delivers a Commons statement on Sue Gray’s final report. Picture: House of Commons/PA

Boris Johnson has denied claims he asked Sue Gray not to publish her report into lockdown parties in Downing Street.

The British Prime Minister was twice challenged in the Commons about a report in The Times that he had suggested to the senior civil servant she should drop plans to make her findings public.