Boris Johnson said he "absolutely" does not doubt Rishi Sunak's loyalty as he moved to quash reports of infighting between the pair.

The Treasury has blocked the Prime Minister's plan to clear the NHS backlog, with an announcement that was scheduled for today delayed amid a funding dispute.

"I think what we’re doing is working together across the whole of government to fix the Covid backlogs which, believe me, is a massive priority for us, for everybody in the country."

Asked if he had any doubt about Mr Sunak's loyalty, Mr Johnson said "absolutely not", adding that No 10 and the Treasury are "working together in harmony".

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