Boris Johnson should be put on ‘gardening leave’ while the Police probe alleged rule-breaking parties at Downing Street, a Scottish MP has said.

Alistair Carmichael, Lib Dem Home Affairs spokesman, said to ensure a fair, unhindered investigation and in line with other investigations, Johnson should be put on leave and Dominic Raab put in charge until the probe is complete.

The Met Police commissioner, Cressida Dick, revealed this week the force was starting an investigation into the reports of numerous parties at Downing Street.

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The Liberal Democrats said traditionally, people under investigation are placed on leave whilst proceedings are ongoing to prevent them from attempting to prevent a fair investigation from being carried out by influencing witnesses or destroying evidence.

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Carmichael said: “Since Boris Johnson is such a fan of spending time in his garden, it’s only fitting that he be placed on gardening leave and leave Number 10 whilst the police investigate. This will ensure he cannot try and abuse his position to get himself off the hook.

“Refusing to do so will show both the Conservatives’ utter contempt for the public and erode trust in this government even further.”

The LibDems said it’s been reported in recent weeks that Downing Street staff have been advised to delete emails or texts pertaining to parties, ahead of the Sue Gray investigation.

Carmichael added: “This truly is a Government in chaos, and every day the story gets worse. We have a Prime Minister who is at war with his own backbenches and desperate to cling onto power.

“With Downing Street under investigation by the Metropolitan Police for numerous lockdown-breaking parties, we must ensure that this investigation can proceed unhindered so we can finally see justice served."