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A Cabinet minister today confirmed that Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie did have a friend stay with them last Christmas as part of a 'childcare bubble'.
Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the International Trade Secretary, said Nimco Ali was at Number 10 over the festive period 'to help support and look after' the Johnson's son, Wilfred.
Ms Trevelyan said she had 'no doubt at all' that the Prime Minister and Mrs Johnson followed the strict coronavirus rules which were in place at the time.
It is the first time a member of the Government has publicly confirmed that Ms Ali, a political campaigner, stayed with the Johnsons at Christmas after a report made the claim last week.
Downing Street had indicated yesterday that Ms Ali was in a 'childcare bubble' with the Johnsons but would not formally confirm it.
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman said the PM and Mrs Johnson 'have followed the coronavirus rules at all times'.
Ms Ali insisted 'I did not break any rules' after the report in the US in Harper's Magazine claimed she 'spent Christmas with the couple at No10 despite pandemic restrictions on holiday gatherings'.
Cabinet minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan today confirmed that Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie did have a friend stay with them last Christmas
The International Trade Secretary said Nimco Ali was at Number 10 over the festive period 'to help support and look after' the Johnson's son, Wilfred
Last Christmas, London was under Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions, meaning people should not have mixed
