In full: Boris Johnson tells Sky News he denies mocking those who stuck to COVID lockdown rules

Former prime minister Boris Johnson has told Sky News he “totally rejects“ suggestions he mocked the public over their strict adherence to COVID-19 lockdown rules. Writing in his new memoir Unleashed, he said the public “craved“ restrictions, with some treating the laws as a “kind of religion“ as they sought “salvation“. Mr Johnson's book looks back at his time as prime minister and, among other things, discusses Brexit, the COVID pandemic and subsequent partygate controversy. Watch the interview in full here. Read more: #borisjohnson #covid19 #brexit SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Follow u