Readers have been discussing whether or not Boris Johnson should resign after he apologised for attending a Downing Street party in lockdown.

The Prime Minister made his first public appearance since the leak on Monday of an email from his principal private secretary, Martin Reynolds, inviting Downing Street staff to the gathering in May 2020 to “make the most of the lovely weather”.

The disclosure triggered a new wave of public anger following the reports last year of parties in the run up to Christmas 2020, with Tory MPs openly warning Mr Johnson his position will be untenable if he has been shown to have lied.

Readers were asked if they felt Mr Johnson should step down from the top job.

Judy Armer said: "Yes, but who's the alternative? They're all the same. Families missed out on being by their loved ones in hospital when they passed away, while that lot were having a party."

Linda Stubbs posted: "Everyone involved in the garden booze-up should resign."

Poppy Taylor wrote: "Yes, he broke the laws his own government set."

Adam Paul added: "If he’s broken the law, he should resign and face the rules of this land the same as any one of us.

"There are many reasons why he should have already resigned. This is the final straw if it’s found he’s broken the law."