Cops ‘not delaying’ probe into UK PM

London police yesterday denied delaying a long-awaited government report into lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street that have put Prime Minister Boris Johnson's future in jeopardy.

Weeks of so-called "partygate" revelations forced Johnson to order a senior civil servant to look into the claims, and her report was due to be published this week.

But the fact-finding investigation has yet to appear, prompting speculation the involvement of police this week could prevent full details emerging.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed in a statement it did not want details emerging that detectives were investigating for potential breaches of coronavirus legislation.

The "partygate" revelations have seen calls for Johnson to quit, due to widespread public and political anger about the breaking of rules the government itself had set.

Johnson's opponents accuse him of misleading parliament -- which under the code for ministers is seen as a resigning matter -- by insisting the events were work-related.

He has vowed to "get on with the job" and hopes the report will draw a line under the matter.