UK Parliament Standards Tsar Asked to Probe ‘Cosy Texts’ Between PM and Tory Donor

UK Parliament Standards Tsar Asked to Probe ‘Cosy Texts’ Between PM and Tory Donor
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Frank Augstein/PA
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Labour has called for a probe into “whether rich people can pay to get access to government ministers” following the release of “cosy text messages” between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a Tory donor.

WhatsApp messages released on Thursday showed that Johnson discussed a proposed “Great Exhibition 2.0” with Lord David Brownlow at the same time as requesting his help with the £112,000 refurbishment of his official residence in Downing Street.