A CONSERVATIVE MP has criticised the way Prime Minister has worked with his staff at Downing Street amid accusations that a Christmas party was held at No.10 during lockdown.

Boris Johnson has received huge backlash after leaked ITV news footage emerged showing his aide laughing about a festive gathering held last year.

In the footage, obtained by ITV News, the alleged party is referred to there being "no social distancing" at a "business meeting cheese and wine" event by Mr Johnson’s then-press secretary Allegra Stratton.

Sir John Redwood, MP for Wokingham, is 'relieved to see no MP has been accused of being involved' in the Christmas party.

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But criticises Boris Johnson for not working closer enough with his Downing Street staff.

"The PM was right to apologise for the dreadful video of Allegra Stratton and to set up an investigation into whether there were parties in Downing Street during lockdown and if so who organised and attended these events," he said.

"I am relieved to see no MP has been accused of being involved. As these appear to be civil servant events the Cabinet Secretary must tell us the truth and take any appropriate disciplinary action. I urge the PM to streamline and make more effective his Downing Street staff, as clearly he needs a closer working relationship with those he does find useful. The PM retains the support of the Parliamentary party but needs to learn from recent mistakes. "

Around 40 to 50 people allegedly attended the gathering in a room at Number 10 on December 18 last year.

Just two days earlier, London had been put into Tier 3 of Covid restrictions, which prevented mixing indoors with people not in your household.

John Redwood also heavily criticised the Plan B restrictions coming into effect on Monday, December 13.

He said: "I am opposing the latest lop sided restrictions on our lives which stop people going to the office but allow parties, and require vaccination evidence to attend certain events.

"I think it is time to let us make more of our own decisions as we now have the choice of avoiding crowded places or attending, with vaccinations greatly reducing our risk of getting a serious version of CV19."