Lib Dems want answers to claims Boris Johnson tried to get woman City Hall job

Sunday Times alleges he was blocked from hiring Tory activist in her 20s, with whom he had brief affair

Opposition parties are expected to push this week for answers about allegations that Boris Johnson sought to secure a job for a young woman he was having a sexual relationship with, the woman later arguing she felt he had abused his power.

The Liberal Democrats have called for a full investigation into the claims, reported by the Sunday Times, which date back to 2008, when Johnson was mayor of London. Downing Street has argued there is no public interest" in the story.