Labour says Boris Johnson has 'serious questions to answer' over messages about a great exhibition.
In the exchanges from November 2020, Mr Johnson describes part of the flat above 11 Downing Street where he lives with wife Carrie and their children as "still a bit of a tip".The prime minister adds: "Ps am on the great exhibition plan Will revert."
In response, the peer thanks Mr Johnson - and records show that six weeks later he met the then-culture secretary Oliver Dowden to discuss the idea. She added: "If so, that is corruption plain and simple. No-one should be able to buy access or exchange wallpaper for festivals. Boris Johnson has serious questions to answer."
He added: "In line with normal practice, this idea was referred to the relevant department, considered and ultimately not taken forward by the government.
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