Boris Johnson ex-aide says parliament full of ‘nooks and crannies’ for MPs to have sex in
1 year, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson ex-aide says parliament full of ‘nooks and crannies’ for MPs to have sex in

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Parliament and the prime minister’s official residence are full of “nooks and crannies” providing politicians and staff with “ample opportunity” to have sex in, a former senior aide to Boris Johnson has said. In one scene of the book, entitled Whips, Ms Watson writes about a “beleaguered prime minister” inviting her MPs to Chequers for a BBQ to get them away from the manic Westminster bubble. Ms May’s Brexit plans were vehemently opposed by Mr Johnson, who resigned as foreign secretary the previous year, urging his colleagues to “chuck Chequers” in favour of a “Super Canada”-style proposal. “There is essentially ample opportunity for this kind of stuff to happen.” Former senior Downing Street aides Cleo Watson and Dominic Cummings in October 2020 Ms Watson, 34, was deputy chief of staff to Mr Johnson when he was prime minister.

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Johnson faces further calls to resign as reports suggest No 10 team to be culled
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Boris Johnson's office apologises for party before royal funeral
2 years, 11 months ago

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UK PM Boris Johnson urged for government reset after top aide’s exit row
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