WIRRAL'S Labour MPs have called for Boris Johnson to reveal the truth about allegations that a Christmas party was held at Number 10 during Covid restrictions last year.

A video obtained by ITV News has been released that appears to show Downing Street staff joking about the alleged Christmas party sparking a furious backlash from the public as well as many MPs from both the Tory party and the opposition.

The recording, which was leaked to the broadcaster, shows senior Downing Street staff joking about a Christmas party in Number 10 on December 18 2020.

Allegra Stratton, the Prime Minister's former spokesperson, is seen leading a rehearsal for the daily Downing Street TV media briefings which were later scrapped.

The video shows Stratton, the prime ministerial adviser Ed Oldfield and other staff making a series of jokes about a party, including references to “cheese and wine”, the lack of social distancing and making the excuse it was a business meeting.

Writing on Twitter, Birkenhead MP, Mick Whitely, said: "At today's #PMQs, Johnson must explain why he felt entitled to flout public health rules at a time when my constituents were making extraordinary sacrifices and experiencing such tremendous heartbreak.

"For the first time ever, he should take responsibility for his actions.

"Boris Johnson accuses anyone who holds him to account of 'playing politics'. He just doesn't get it. At a crucial juncture in the fight against Omicron, he's critically undermined public confidence in public health measures. He should resign."

The Prime Minister has not confirmed that a party took place and insisted that no Covid rules at the supposed gathering had been broken.

Government Ministers are yet to explain how the alleged bash complied with the rules in place at the time, despite coming under pressure since an initial report in the Daily Mirror.

Alison McGovern, MP for Wirral South, wrote: "If there was no party, Boris Johnson could just say so. "He could just tell us the truth. Instead...silence. He doesn't care."

In response to ITV's report, a Downing Street spokesman said: "There was no Christmas party. Covid rules have been followed at all times."

Ministers are yet to explain how the alleged bash complied with the rules in place at the time, despite coming under pressure since an initial report in the Daily Mirror.

The newspaper said two events took place in No 10 in the run-up to the festive season last year, including Mr Johnson giving a speech at a leaving do during November's lockdown.

The other was said to be the staff party in December.

At the time, the Tier 3 rules explicitly banned work Christmas lunches and parties where it is "a primarily social activity and is not otherwise permitted".