Downing Street Christmas party: Liz Truss insists 'we do follow the Covid rules' after lockdown-busting party allegations

Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and Minister for Women and Equalities Liz Truss insisted “we do follow the rules on Covid” as she was questioned about the alleged Downing Street Christmas party.

She told an event at the Chatham House think tank: “As to alleged events in Number 10, I don’t know the detail of what happened.

“I know that the Prime Minister’s spokesman answered those questions in detail yesterday and I am sure there will be further discussion of that issue.”

Asked why citizens should trust an administration that did not follow the rules, she added: “We do follow the rules on Covid.”

But “I’m not aware of the precise circumstances and I know the Prime Minister’s spokesman has addressed that issue”.