Boris Johnson argues that officials were following Covid restrictions inside 10 Downing Street.
When pressed about gatherings in the garden, the former prime minister adds: "I really, really don't think that those officials thought that they were setting out to break the rules".
His comments came during a conversation with Tom Bradby on ITV1's 'Boris Johnson: The Interview', which airs at 7pm on Friday 4th October.
Report by Brooksl.
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