Boris Johnson lashed out at Hugo Keith KC, accusing the inquiry counsel of suggesting he “had his feet up at Chevening” through February.
The inquiry has been told by Dominic Cummings that Mr Johnson was on holiday during the February 2020 half term as Covid struck.
Mr Keith asked about the break, but stressed that Mr Johnson was working while away, saying: “Nobody is suggesting you had your feet up at Chevening.”
“Apart from you that is,” Mr Johnson replied.
Mr Keith clarified that it was Mr Cummings who had suggested he was on holiday and not working.
Mr Johnson said “I take it back” and apologised to Mr Keith.
He added: "I hope the inquiry is satisfied there wasn't a long holiday I took personally... I was working throughout."
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