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Speaking to reporters in Wrexham, Boris Johnson also did not deny that he had discussed getting Conservative donors to pay for his Downing Street flat refurbishment instead of paying the bill himself. The sum involved is reported to be £58,000. Asked if he had ever discussed using donations to fund the work, Johnson replied:
If there’s anything to be said about that, any declaration to be made, that will, of course, be made in due course.
People aged 44, or who are going to turn 44 before 1 July, can now book a coronavirus vaccine in England. The booking form is here.
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