Oliver Dowden denies any wrongdoing over Downing Street Christmas party

Oliver Dowden said he had not had conversations with people in the know to establish further details of a Downing Street party alleged to have taken place last Christmas.

The Conservative Party chairman told BBC: “The PM has been very clear that all rules were followed at all times”.

Mr Dowden also said his party had no intention of cancelling its own Christmas drinks, and that others should continue with their celebrations.

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