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Kate Lally

Seven rules Boris Johnson is supposed to follow as Prime Minister

As Prime Minister, there are a number of basic principles Boris Johnson is supposed to adhere to.

These "principles of public life", also known as the Nolan Principles, apply to anyone who holds a position of public office.

Money-saving guru Martin Lewis tweeted out the list of rules, and many social media users were quick to respond with their opinions.

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Ian Perkins said: "And he's failed every single one".

Carl Dandleton said: "I struggle to identify a single one personified by Johnson"

Neera Singh said: "There was a time when leaders of our country used to be states-person, with utmost integrity who represented our nation with confidence of its people and pride at the global level. Sadly this seems to have diminished."

Bob Ewart said: "And there it is. A full house of failures."

Boris Johnson apologised for the Downing Street lockdown garden party today as Labour leader Keir Starmer called for his resignation.

Addressing MPs in the House of Commons during Prime Minister's Questions, Mr Johnson said he “went outside for 25 mins" to thank staff but admitted "with hindsight I should have sent them back indoors".

The Prime Minister claimed he felt his actions on May 20 fell "within the rules".

The principles are:

Selflessness

Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest.

Integrity

Boris Johnson should - at all times - avoid placing himself under any obligation to people or organisations that might try inappropriately to influence them in their work.

He should also not act or take decisions in order to gain financial or other material benefits for himself, his family, or his friends.

Objectivity

Boris Johnson must "act and take decisions impartially, fairly and on merit", using the best evidence and without discrimination or bias.

Accountability

The Prime Minister is to be accountable for his decisions and actions and must "submit himself to the scrutiny necessary to ensure this".

Openness

Mr Johnson should should act and take decisions in "an open and transparent manner".

Honesty

The Prime Minister should at all times tell the truth.

Leadership

He should "actively promote and robustly support the principles and challenge poor behaviour wherever it occurs".

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