Corruption

Boris Johnson 'must address conflict of interest claims'

Labour has urged Boris Johnson to address claims he failed to declare a potential conflict of interest in how money was given to a US businesswoman while he was London mayor.

The Sunday Times said Jennifer Arcuri, an entrepreneur associated with Mr Johnson, joined trade missions he led and was given £126,000 in public money.

She told the paper this was part of her role as a legitimate businesswoman.

No 10 declined to comment. A government department says it is investigating.

Ms Arcuri was quoted by the Sunday Times as saying: "Any grants received by my companies and any trade mission I joined were purely in respect of my role as a legitimate businesswoman."

The BBC has contacted her for comment.

Labour's London mayor Sadiq Khan has told the BBC that he has ordered City Hall officials to look into the allegations.

Mr Khan said: "All I know is what I have seen in the press. These are very serious allegations. At the moment they are just allegations.