Boris Johnson defies calls to quit despite ‘bitter and painful’ Gray report

Mr Johnson told a Downing Street press conference: 'I understand why people are indignant and why people have been angry at what took place'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a press conference in Downing Street (Leon Neal/PA)

Boris Johnson has said he “overwhelmingly” believes he should remain in office despite public anger at the “bitter and painful” conclusions of the inquiry into raucous parties in No 10 during the coronavirus lockdown

The British Prime Minister recognised that people are “indignant” over the damning findings of Sue Gray’s inquiry into law breaking at the heart of government but defied fresh calls to resign.