Tory mayoral hopeful Daniel Korski denies groping allegations ‘within the strongest attainable phrases’

A person operating to be the Conservative candidate for London mayor has denied allegations that he groped a girl “in the strongest possible terms”.

Daniel Korski is one in every of three folks hoping to run in opposition to Sadiq Khan in subsequent yr’s election.

In an article for The Times, TV producer Daisy Goodwin alleged she was “groped” by Mr Korski a decade in the past.

At the time, he was working as an adviser to then prime minister David Cameron.

In response, a spokesman for Mr Korski stated: “In the strongest possible terms, Dan categorically denies any allegation of inappropriate behaviour whatsoever.”

Mr Korski was Mr Cameron’s deputy head of coverage between 2013 and 2016, earlier than engaged on the Remain aspect of the Brexit debate.

Ms Goodwin stated she didn’t really feel “frightened” on the time, and that she was “older, taller and very possibly wiser” than him.

But she says the #MeToo motion inspired her to share her story with out naming Mr Korski – and now she desires to publicise the alleged encounter as he’s operating for public workplace.

A collection of hustings are happening within the race to be the Conservative candidate for mayor of London.

Tory members will vote from 4 and 18 July on their most popular selection, with the winner introduced on 19 July.