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Christopher Megrath

ITV's Loose Women clash with Angela Rayner in fiery Boris Johnson debate

The Loose Women panel clashed with Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner as they discussed whether or not the public should move on from 'partygate'.

The MP joined the ITV chat show to discuss the ongoing cost of living crisis and Sue Grey's report. After a scathing review of the Prime Minister's actions, the panel became heated shortly after Linda Robson admitted to liking Boris Johnson.

Mentioning a poll over whether or not Mr Johnson's actions were acceptable, Ms Rayner and the panel fought to have their voices heard. Ms Rayner said: "He said it's disgusting, there shouldn't have been parties and I'm appalled by it. Then when we found out he was actually at the parties and we saw pictures of him toasting. It was like 'oh it wasn't me."

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Linda Robson retaliated, defending the Prime Minister. She said: "But he wasn't at all of them. He wasn't in attendance at all of the parties." Ms Rayner reiterated parties were not allowed under any circumstances despite Mr Johnson's excuses.

The debate became unintelligible as the panelists continued to argue over one another. Kaye Adam's eventually managed to bring the situation under her control as she changed the subject to the cost of living crisis. She said: "Okay, let's move on shall we."

Later in the show, Ms Rayner noted she wasn't worried about 'beergate' claims but added she would still resign if handed a fine. She said: "There has to be a level of integrity held."

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