The full exchange: Keir Starmer takes on Boris Johnson over lockdown party scandal

Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer have engaged in a heated exchange at this week's PMQs, in a week where the prime minister is facing pressure from several MPs to resign.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer asked the prime minister when he first became aware that any of his staff had "concerns" about the gathering in the Downing Street garden on 20 May 2020.

Sir Keir said: "Not only did he write the rules, but some of his staff say they did warn him about attending the party on 20 May 2020.

"Now, I have heard the prime minister's very carefully crafted response to that accusation. It almost sounds like a lawyer wrote it. So, I'll be equally careful with my question. When did the prime minister first become aware that any of his staff had concerns about the 20 May party?"

Mr Johnson replied: "It is for the inquiry to come forward with an explanation of what happened", adding: "I am afraid he simply must wait."

[seanodonnell]

Parliament is literally a stand up comedy show

[bendevere]

‘Bring your own boos’ is a solid joke. He just won me over.

[dlysele]

“It almost sounds like a lawyer wrote it” gold.

[samg.]

"Bring your own boos"
"We delivered while they dithered. We vaccinated while they vacillated"

British politicians ­­­­­> American rappers

[ad-oztk]

I love this. An awesome break from the ridiculousness happening here in America.

[abbas]

Boris speaks just like Indian and Pakistani politicians.... You ask about vegetables his answer is in desserts 😂😂😂

[raveninblack]

Its about time he actually answered the questions.

[theslayer]

For pure comical purposes, I'd love to see Johnson and Trump get into an argument. Probably end with hairstyle insults.

[jayrod]

I love their exchange, how they just duke it out face to face.

[DarkAngel-oqox]

Seeing as Boris is asking for us to wait for Sue Gray's findings... if she finds that the parties were illegal and there were wrong doings...will he resign?!

[OSR_]

The walls are closing in mate. Give it up - no one believes a word you say. You're done.

[Singh]

Keir starmer is absolutely loving this hahaha

[godfreemorals]

13:23 "Mr Speaker, I'll tell you what this government has been doing to look after the people of this country, throughout this pandemic and beyond..."
From the crowd: "Bugger all!"

[systemdoctorne]

As a British person I have zero trust in this government and it’s leader.. from million pound contracts to their pals and the constant lies.. fit and proper ? I think not. resignation is the only option for him now surely

[richie]

Keir Starmer has just gained a new voter and supporter. He totally runs rings around Boris here. The wrong man is the prime minister

[davidheaton]

Keir Starmer is on fire here. He's actually quite funny.

[horroroffab]

history will need to show that we never allowed this horror to perpetuate ever again

[ASHQSHAH]

It would be handy if there were subtitles when BoJo speaks lol

[babycharliebrown]

The barber who cut Boris’s hair should be taken up under the trade description act.

[No-wyqd]

Domestic violence rose by 60% during the lockdown, did the Conservatives put any measures in to deal with this ? No. They only care for themselves. Boris Johnson also speaks so highly of the nhs, the same company he is currently trying to privatise