Data Leak Exposes 2,000+ Boris Johnson Files Raising Security Concerns

Leaked files obtained by the US nonprofit Distributed Denial of Secrets have exposed a series of troubling allegations about former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, raising questions about his integrity and conduct both during and after his time in office. The files suggest Johnson hosted a dinner during the second COVID-19 lockdown with a Tory peer who financed a lavish refurbishment of his Downing Street flat, potentially breaching lockdown rules. Additional claims include lobbying Saudi officials, receiving payments after meetings with controversial leaders, and holding secret meetings with influential figures such as Peter Thiel before contracts were awarded. The leak comprises more than 1,800 internal documents, including emails and contracts, prompting concerns about the security of Johnson’s taxpayer-funded office, which receives about £115,000 annually to cover post-premiership activities. Labour Party members have called for Johnson to be stripped of this allowance, citing serious questions about his behavior and use of taxpayer funds. Cybersecurity experts also warn the leak represents a significant exposure of sensitive information from a world leader, with past reports revealing attempts by nation-state actors to compromise Johnson’s office communications.