Boris Johnson's Christmas break was a £15,000 gift from a wealthy businessman, it has been revealed.

The prime minister and his partner Carrie Symonds accepted accommodation for the private trip to St Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean.

It was a gift from David Ross, a Conservative donor who co-founded Carphone Warehouse.

The details were recorded in Mr Johnson's entry in the Commons' register of members' interests.

Under the heading "nature and value of benefit in kind (or amount of any donation)", the PM's entry said: "Accommodation for a private holiday for my partner and me, value £15,000."


The trip lasted for 10 days from 26 December to 5 January, according to the register.

A Number 10 spokeswoman said: "All transparency requirements have been followed, as set out in the register of members' financial interests."

At the time of the holiday, it was reported that Mr Johnson and Ms Symonds were visiting the private island Mustique.

The trip came in the wake of the PM's general election victory, which saw him returned to office with a commanding majority.