United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson refused to
comment on a question of resignation when he was asked if the Metropolitan
Police inquiry into Downing Street parties found he broke COVID-19 protocols.

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During a BBC interview, Johnson said he “can’t comment
about a process that is underway” when asked four times about the issue.

“As soon as I have something more to say about this
matter I will but I cannot give a running commentary of any kind, it wouldn’t
be right to do so,” he said.

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His comments came after Johnson handed in his completed questionnaire to police on Friday regarding claims that lockdown-breaking
parties were held in Downing Street and Whitehall. The contents of his questionnaire
response have not been made public.

“As soon as I have something meaningful to say about
this which will be at the end of the process I will be make sure I do. I will
have a lot more to say about this in due course,” he said.

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Johnson avoided the question multiple times. He was
also questioned on the string of party allegations and when asked if he could
understand many people’s doubts about his explanations of gatherings held in No
10, he responded, “There is simply not a bean I can tell you about that.”

The anchor Sophie Raworth accused Johnson of choosing
not to answer the questions, but he dismissed the allegation and said, “I can’t
say anymore about this until the process is over.”

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‘Governing is focusing on diplomacy with Russia’

He said the Government was instead focused on
diplomacy with Russia to prevent Moscow from launching an attack on Ukraine and
on UK domestic policy.

“In the meantime what we are focused on is trying to
bring the world together in an absolutely critical moment… to make sure that we
have a united Western posture,” Johnson said.

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Speaking of the police investigation and criticism
from his own party members, Johnson said: “I am fortunate to live in a
democracy. I am fortunate to be the PM of a free independent democratic country
where people can take that sort of decision, and where I do face that sort of
pressure, that’s a wonderful thing.”