Boris Johnson says he 'doesn't know who's been eating more cake' in dig at Ian Blackford

Boris Johnson said he "doesn't know who's been eating more cake" during a tense clash with SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford at PMQs.

Boris Johnson made the remark in response to Blackford's grilling about the cost of living crisis in the UK.

The SNP Westminster leader said "Tory cuts, Brexit, and the soaring cost of living has pushed millions of families into poverty.

"The impending tax hike hangs like a guillotine while they [the government] eat cake".

The Prime Minister took exception to the remark, as he stated "I don't know who's been eating more cake" in a thinly-veiled dig at Ian Blackford's weight.

In addition, Mr Johnson stated that he and Ian Blackford 'co-operate quite well' following the remark.

The Prime Minister had faced a barrage of questions from Blackford and Labour leader Keir Starmer regarding his future, following news that the Metropolitan Police are investigating 'partygate'.

Furthermore, Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Opposition, challenged the Prime Minister at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) with calls to resign "if he misled Parliament".

Boris Johnson has refuted the Labour leader's demands, telling Parliament "no, I will not" resign amid outrage over the 'party-gate' scandal.

Boris Johnson agreed that the ministerial code does apply to him, but refused to comment on the Downing Street party investigation.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer asked: “The ministerial code says that ministers who knowingly mislead Parliament will be expected to offer their resignation. Does the Prime Minister believe that applies to him?”

Mr Johnson replied: “Of course, but let me tell the House that I think he is inviting a question about an investigation which is – as you know, Mr Speaker, I cannot comment – and which he, as a lawyer, will know that I can’t comment on.”