Boris Johnson's ethics adviser Geidt resigns

Boris Johnson's ethics adviser Lord Geidt has resigned after saying there was a "legitimate question" over whether the PM had broken ministerial rules over Partygate.

He said he was leaving the role, which he took up in April last year, "with regret", but it was the "right thing" to do.

Lord Geidt previously served as the Queen's private secretary.

And before that he was an Army intelligence officer and diplomat.

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