Call for investigation into claims Boris Johnson lobbied for job in abuse of power

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as the Liberal Democrats called for an investigation into an alleged abuse of power (Justin Tallis/PA)

The Liberal Democrats have called for an immediate investigation into claims Boris Johnson lobbied for a young woman to get a City Hall job while he was London mayor.

It has been alleged that Mr Johnson advocated for a role for the woman in 2008, just weeks after they met.