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Sir John Major has accused Boris Johnson of breaking the law over Downing Street parties during lockdown.

In a savage attack, the former prime minister accused his successor or corroding trust in politics.

He said during a speech: ‘At Number 10, the prime minister and officials broke lockdown laws.

‘Brazen excuses were dreamed up. Day after day the public was asked to believe the unbelievable.

‘Ministers were sent out to defend the indefensible – making themselves look gullible or foolish.

‘Collectively, this has made the government look distinctly shifty…unfortunately, that trust is being lost, and our reputation overseas has fallen because of our conduct. We are weakening our influence in the world.’

In a sweeping condemnation of the current leadership of the Conservative party, Sir John said trust in politics is being fundamentally chipped away at.

He said: ‘Politicians are not “all the same”.  And lies are just not acceptable.

‘To imply otherwise is to cheapen public life, and slander the vast majority of elected politicians who do not knowingly mislead.

‘But some do – and their behaviour is corrosive. This tarnishes both politics and the reputation of Parliament. It is a dangerous trend.’

It comes after the Metropolitan Police confirmed they are reviewing a decision not to investigate a gathering in Downing Street on December 15, 2020, after a photograph emerged.

The prime minister can be seen sat next to an open bottle of bubbly and two colleagues during a time indoor socialising was banned.

A dozen other gatherings are already being investigated for evidence of criminal activity after being uncovered by a Cabinet Office probe.

Mr Johnson once again dodged a question over whether he would resign if found to have personally broken the law and issued a fixed penalty notice.

Responding to a question at a press conference following talks at Nato HQ, he said: ‘That process must be completed and I’m looking forward to it being completed and that’s the time to say more on that.’

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