No10 admits its 'wicked and misogynistic' culture but launches defense of Boris Johnson

A 'guy in the pub' culture has made things toxic in Westminster, says former Tory staffer Boris Johnson often showing up with hours of late, often with its zipper undone

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Downing Street has sensationally admitted to a 'wicked and misogynistic culture' during Boris Johnson's tenure.

The prime minister under fire is said to be a 'complete mess' and shows up to meetings two hours late often with his zipper undone, a source has claimed.

But No10 communications director Guto Harri said the outgoing Tory leader had 'carried the can for the misbehavior of others' during his tenure.

The government executive has blamed former aides for the sometimes toxic lifestyle at Westminster.

Mr. Harri told ITV: "The former aides who dedicated their lives to bringing down the Prime Minister indeed presided over a wicked and misogynistic culture.

A former staffer said the Prime Minister arrived hours late with wet hair, his shirt up and looking messy (

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"Downing Street was a much better place without them."

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A source told the show that Mr Johnson's arrival in Downing Street had brought with it 'a very masculine culture - you know, pub lads'.

The former staff member continued, "If you were a woman in that kind of area, it's actually quite uncomfortable to work."