A ROW erupted over the Tories’ record in power at a lavish event for allies of Donald Trump.
Ex-PM Boris Johnson “robustly defended” his time at No 10 during a debate on right-wing politics.
Words were exchanged after champagne and canapes at Tuesday night’s do, also attended by former PM Liz Truss and ex-ministers.
Mr Johnson came out fighting after a forceful intervention from broadcaster Andrew Neil, who questioned why the Tories did not do more to curb migration and boost defence spending.
A witness at the Peninsula Hotel in Mayfair, central London, said: “At that point Boris robustly defended his government’s record.
“Boris argued that Brexit gives us powers to reduce immigration if we wish and said he did reduce it.
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“He also said we shouldn’t bash the contribution migrants make to Britain.”
Last month Boris was seen sporting a new bearded look in photos shared on Instagram by wife Carrie.
The couple were seen holidaying on the Greek island of Euboea with children Wilfred, 5, Romy, 3, Frank, 2, and baby Poppy.
The heartwarming images of the family holiday were captioned: “Our favourite place GR.”
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