Boris Johnson and Rushi Sunak: timeline of denials

A look at denials made by the prime minister and his chancellor over allegations of lockdown breaches

Perhaps the most damaging aspect of Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak receiving fines for breaking lockdown laws is the fact the pair have publicly denied any wrongdoing.

Here is a look back at some of the denials made by the prime minister and his chancellor.

What I can tell the right honourable and learned gentleman is that all guidance was followed completely in No 10.

Because I have told you and what I want to repeat ... that the guidance is there and I am very, very keen that people understand this.

All the guidelines were observed.

I repeat that I have been repeatedly assured since these allegations emerged that there was no party and that no Covid rules were broken.

I can tell you once again that I certainly broke no rules ... all that is being looked into.

On your point about rules, I follow the rules.

Those were people at work, talking about work. I have said what I have to say about that.

I believed implicitly that this was a work event, but with hindsight, I should have sent everyone back inside.