Boris Johnson was asked if he acted with "honesty and integrity" regarding his conduct with businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri, following reports he had a romantic relationship with her when he was London mayor.
During the live press conference from Downing Street on Tuesday evening, the Prime was challenged on his actions, asked if they were in line with the code of conduct for people in public life.
Ms Arcuri made fresh allegations last month that she and Mr Johnson had a four-year romantic relationship when he was London mayor, in an interview with the Sunday Mirror.
During a live coronavirus briefing from Downing Street on Tuesday, HuffPost’s Paul Waugh asked Mr Johnson about his relationship with Ms Arcuri.