Boris Johnson says he was ‘model of restraint’ in language row

Prime minister rejects accusations he was dismissive of MP abuse

Boris Johnson arrives in Downing Street
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Boris Johnson says he has been “the model of restraint” in the language he has used in the Brexit debate.

The prime minister had been criticised for dismissing abuse concerns of a female MP as “humbug” during a Commons debate last week.

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