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A U.S. business woman in the centre of a row over the question of whether Boris Johnson failed to declare a conflict of interest, he says, never any favoritism showed her "".

Jennifer Arcuri also refused to say whether the pair had an Intimate Relationship when he was London mayor.

Ms Arcuri told ITV's Good Morning Britain, Mr Johnson spoke at events she ran and came to your apartment, even your Office , "a handful" of times.

The PM refused, against all rules, but don't want to comment further.

He has everything, what was done was "completely in the right way".

But Labour's shadow chancellor, John Mcdonnell , said Mr Johnson, the mayor between 2008 and 2016 - "duty to declare" their friendship.

"Regardless of the exact nature of his relationship with [Ms] Arcuri, it is clear That you and Boris Johnson were close, and That he misled The Public when he said it was to explain to no interest," he added.

The Code governing behaviour at the London City Hall , stating That public officials should not do so, to provide in any way, benefits for families, or friends, and should declare private interests, to solve conflicts.

speak to Ms Arcuri interview, Mr Johnson said he had not broken The Code , and added: "I think I've said everything what I will say on this matter. "

'Good friend'

The story first appeared in the Sunday Times, with claims That technology entrepreneurs Ms Arcuri had connected, the trade Missions led by Mr Johnson, and will receive thousands of pounds of public money.

It is understood events attended, on two trade Missions to New York and Tel Aviv - despite not officially qualifying you as a delegate.

The newspaper reported That one of its companies received £10,000 and £1,500 in sponsorship money to a mayoral organization, if Mr Johnson was mayor, as well as a £15,000 funding measure for foreign entrepreneurs to build companies in the UK.

The newspaper claimed That they had received favourable treatment because of their friendship with Mr Johnson.

But Ms Arcuri insisted he was simply "a really good friend" and "to do categorically" had "nothing to do with my other achievements."

"Boris never gave me is always preferred. Never again, I wanted to ask him for a favor. Never once has he, in a letter of recommendation for me. He knew not to go over my questions, to travel," She Said to ITV.

The current mayor of London, Sadiq Khan , has opened an investigation of the allegations in the City Hall and the Greater London Authority and the Supervisory Board, Mr. Johnson of 14 Days - has to declare are given at the end of This Week to his relationship.

Mr Johnson has also been referred to The Police watchdog, who will examine, to investigate whether there are reasons That the Prime Minister , for the offence of misconduct in a public Office .

Asked several times on the ITV Breakfast programme, whether she denied having An Affair with Mr Johnson, when he was mayor, Ms Arcuri is the answer.

"I'm not going to be there myself in a position For You to weaponise my answer," She Said .

she did confirm That he had visited, her Home was also her Office - "Five , 10, a couple of times", but added: "It is everyone's is not really a business, what is Private Life That we had. "

she had tried to meet in public, she went on, but he was "too show much of a mob".

"So I said: 'you just have to come To My Office . '"

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On the question of trade Missions , Ms Arcuri, said they had access, because The Work you did - not because they have a relationship with Mr. Johnson.

"At the end of The Day , I was allowed to go, the trade mission as a delegate, was because of who I Am ," She Said .

Ms Arcuri said they had never discussed, which said a promotion or a Grant with Mr. Johnson, and asked if he had helped with the "sponsorship money", you: "Basically, no. Do you think I would have spoken of his time about these things?"

she also said Mr Johnson had nothing to do with an additional £100,000 Grant awarded to your organization by The Department for culture, media and Sport in January.

And denied reports That he had written her a letter of recommendation, to run the taxpayer-funded Tech city organisation, the promotion of technology companies in East London .

Politically, this interview still remains the big question hanging Out There - Boris Johnson to help his influence or attempt to intervene, in any way, Jennifer, Arcuri secure grants or go to the trade delegations?

What we have learned, That you are certainly a very, very close friend.

Why, what is it, if there is any hint or proof, what is much more important That Mr Johnson intervened in their favor, he would have had to explain That she was a friend.

And this is The Missing piece of the puzzle is.

We do not know whether Boris Johnson has strive to be, with his Office in any way to lean on officials of the city, you get on these trade trips, or her granted.

We know That he went to speak, a series of events That they organized, and we know That Boris Johnson was on three of the commercial trips it was on.

So the question, in any case, he is said to have declared That he was a close friend of Ms Arcuri turns?

It will deny a lot of headlines about her refusal, That she was in a relationship, but in terms of the policy, the big question is still to answer, if he intervened in their favor, because of their relationship.

Ms Arcuri said Good Morning Britain, the couple of common "love" and "passion" for Shakespeare and literature during their friendship.

"Boris is extremely likeable. He cares very much about This Country , and he cares very much about the People . he is a guy to hang out with you want. "

she Asked if you ever loved, Mr. Johnson, you said: "I've been asked many times. And I worry about him very much as a friend, and we share a very close bond, but I wish him all the best.

"I really want him on the Britain great again. "

Who is Jennifer Arcuri ?

Jennifer Arcuri describes himself on Twitter as an entrepreneur, cyber-security expert and producer.

she began her career as a DJ on Radio Disney , before he wrote in the film where she produced and directed a short film That went on to be sold at the Cannes Film Festival.

Ms Arcuri then their tech to create skills brought, a streaming platform for independent film-makers.

But it was their founding of The company Innotech-a network in London That your path cross with Boris Johnson .

The Network hosts events to discuss tech policy, and Mr Johnson, the keynote speaker at The First in 2012.

Since then, Ms Arcuri has also a further company called hackers Home based That uses ethical hackers to find tech solutions for businesses.

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Source of news: bbc.com