Iz Truss has denounced as “categorically false” allegations that traces of suspected cocaine were discovered at her grace-and-favor estate following summer festivities.
The former prime minister dismissed as “false” claims that white powder was discovered at Chevening in the days preceding her victory in the Conservative leadership election.
Chevening is a 3,000-acre Kent estate and the traditional country residence of the foreign secretary, the position Ms. Truss held before to becoming prime minister in September.
It has been widely reported that the ex-prime minister held a series of meetings with political allies in Chevening’s 115-room mansion as she formulated her last plans before entering No10.
According to the Guardian, a staff member claimed they tested a white powder using a swab that changes color when exposed to cocaine, and the results confirmed the presence of the Class A narcotic.
The publication also said that on two separate occasions, Chevening employees discovered white powder on a side table in a billiards area.
It was said that the discovery was made after Ms. Truss had entertained friends at Chevening.
A spokesperson for the former prime minister told MailOnline, “This is totally false.”
‘If there were proof that this claimed behaviour occurred during Ms. Truss’s use of Chevening, she would have expected to be informed and for the appropriate authorities to have conducted a thorough investigation.
As it stands, the Guardian has provided no proof to substantiate these false assertions.
Liz Truss has denounced as “categorically false” allegations that traces of suspected cocaine were discovered following summer parties at her grace-and-favor estate.
Chevening is a 3,000-acre Kent estate and the traditional country residence of the foreign secretary, the position Ms. Truss held before to becoming prime minister in September.
It was also stated that identical substances were discovered in No. 10 offices following two lockdown parties conducted when Boris Johnson was prime minister.
The publication also alleged that identical substances were discovered in No. 10 offices following two lockdown parties conducted when Boris Johnson was prime minister, despite the fact that he reportedly did not attend either event.
This featured the reception hosted the night before Prince Philip’s burial on April 17, 2012.
The cleaning personnel allegedly discovered white powder in the restrooms and on a table, as well as small plastic bags near the trash can and vomit-stained tissues.
Reportedly, a thrown Boots Advantage card was also discovered on the table.
The publication stated that there was no evidence that either Ms. Truss or Mr. Johnson used drugs or were aware of their usage or presence.
A representative for Mr. Johnson stated, ‘Boris Johnson is shocked by these charges, as he was not previously made aware of any suggestions of drug usage at 10 Downing Street, and as far as he is aware, no such claims were made to Sue Gray or other investigators.
“During Mr. Johnson’s leadership, he waged a vigorous campaign against drug use, particularly middle-class drug use.
His government made substantial sums in stricter police to help dismantle the scourge of county lines drug gangs.
He advocated on numerous occasions for stiffer penalties for the use and distribution of class A narcotics.
A No10 representative stated, “The Guardian has offered no proof to back these assertions.” If there were credible allegations, we would expect them to be submitted to law enforcement.
‘An independent inquiry was conducted into the nature of previous administration’s gatherings, and its findings were publicized. This material was also passed along to the Metropolitan Police Service, who undertook its own inquiry at the time.’