Boris loan: He must come to Parliament to explain his murky finances

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Responding to reports that the chairman of the BBC helped Boris Johnson secure a loan, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Wendy Chamberlain said:

"Boris Johnson must finally do the right thing and come to Parliament tomorrow to explain his murky finances. Reports of backhanded loans and deals with his ultra-wealthy mates whilst Prime Minister simply don't pass the smell test. 

"It is just one sleazy story after another with this Conservative party. The drumbeat of these stories makes it clear that they are too distracted with their own affairs to actually govern the country."

ENDS