Boris Johnson described his Downing Street flat as "a bit of a tip" as he asked a Tory donor to sign off on renovations, WhatsApp messages have revealed.

The prime minister messaged Lord Brownlow in November 2020, asking whether a high-end designer could "get in touch" for "approvals" on the refurbishment, which is reported to have eventually cost more than £200,000.

Downing Street has said the PM did not know Lord Brownlow was actually providing the money, instead assuming he was managing a “blind trust” that would fund the costs.

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