Police will meet with a Conservative MP who has alleged that government figures have been engaging in "intimidation" that amounts to "blackmail" against Tories who have questioned Boris Johnson's position.

A Scotland Yard detective will talk with William Wragg next week about his allegation, which comes as the Prime Minister is under pressure over a number of Downing Street parties during COVID restrictions in 2020 and 2021.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "As with any such allegations, should a criminal offence be reported to the Met, it would be considered."

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