Sir Ed Davey has mentioned that if Boris Johnson did say “let the our bodies pile excessive” in relation to coronavirus loss of life statistics – an allegation he denies – he ought to resign.
He additionally instructed BBC Breakfast that he had written to the Cupboard Secretary, Simon Case, to induce transparency over the refurbishment of the prime minister’s Downing Avenue flat.
He accused the prime minister of being a “serial liar”, each to MPs and the general public.