The report is expected next week
The Education Secretary went further, saying Ms Gray’s initial report did not “pull any punches” and that Mr Johnson would never interfere into an independent report despite being uncertain as to what the pair discussed.In conclusion, Mr Zahawi insisted that although he did not know who called Friday’s meeting, he was sure that Ms Gray “would not allow herself to be influenced”, before adding: “Meetings happen every day; my diary’s full of meetings.
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