BORIS Johnson last night refused to deny an extramarital affair with a former model he may have helped win public cash. The PM repeatedly declined to discuss allegations of a close friendship with …
A newspaper investigation alleged the future-PM gave Arcuri privileged access to overseas trade missions and public funding for her failing businessesThe former model was given special treatment when it came to joining overseas trade missions led by the then-Mayor, it's claimedinvestigation yesterday accused his office of helping the tech entrepreneur win grants and sponsorships - while he failed to declare a conflict of interest.
The PM would only say: “I’m here to talk about what we’re doing in the UN and this country’s commitment to tackling climate change, and our role in serving as a bridge when it comes to our American and European friends over the crisis in the Gulf".Pressed again, Boris said: “I’m here as I say to talk about what we’re going to do at the UN”.
The ex-model, who was in her 20s at the time, was also allegedly given special treatment to attend jet-set trade missions led by the future PM. Sources reportedly confirmed Johnson was a frequent visitor to her posh top-floor flat in Shoreditch, East London.The revelations have sparked allegations Johnson, 55, may have breached strict mayoral rules demanding conflicts of interest be declared.
Arcuri's two companies have together lost more than £1million, according to the latest accounts seen by the Sunday Times. The registered address for her company is reported to be a rented house in Cheshire no longer connected to Arcuri - who lives in California.
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