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28 Apr, 6 tweets, 3 min read
Catch up on an extraordinary #PMQs - our @christopherhope says 'I have never seen Boris Johnson that angry' telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/…
Our Deputy Political editor watched the whole thing - here's @LOS_Fisher's verdict 👇

And @benrileysmith noted the big story in the lead up to #pmqs
One of the most tense moments in the early changes 👇 #PMQs
Have your say: Does it matter who gave Boris Johnson a loan?

Answer in our politics liveblog 👇telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/…
🔴I didn't break rules over Downing Street flat refurbishment, says Boris Johnson, as probe launched

Follow all the latest developments here 👇
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