Boris Johnson claimed that his New Year trip to the Caribbean with his partner Carrie Symonds was paid for by a millionaire business friend.
The prime minister declared in his register of interests that his trip with his partner Carrie Symonds to a villa on the private island of Mustique was paid for by David Ross, who founded Carphone Warehouse.The prime minister's register of interests suggests that the accommodation came to £15,000 and was a "benefit in kind" from businessman Ross, who is also a donor to Johnson's Conservative party.the Mail reports.
A spokesperson for Johnson quoted by the Mail said the declaration was a "mistake" and that businessman Ross did "not put his hand in his pocket whatsoever and can obviously prove that – [he] most definitely did not pay anything and it was not his house."
His friend refused to confirm it because his PR people might have told him that this could be a Gerald Ratner moment for Car phone warehouse perhaps?
rosscolquhoun Boris the promise Johnson, yet families still have to endure fines for having a cheap holiday out of term time, the working class are being ripped off by
Mine your own business. Privacy is golden.
rosscolquhoun Surprised he didn't stay at Mar del Lago or whatever that trash palace in Florida is called.
AdamBienkov So it was a bribe then, or a reward for an action from which the donor benefitted? How pleasant it is to know you can trust those who have the power to affect your life, & those of your family & friends.