Jack Merritt’s dad accuses Boris Johnson of using his death to ‘make political capital’

The dad of London Bridge attack victim Jack Merritt has accused Boris Johnson of lying and using his son's death to "make political capital."

David Merritt took to social media said the prime minister was "taking people for a ride" during the BBC Election Debate with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on Friday evening.

Writing on Twitter on Saturday, Mr Merritt added: "Corbyn spoke the truth last night. Johnson lied and used our son's death to make political capital.

"Wake up Britain, this man is a fraud.

"He's the worst of us, and he's taking you for a ride."

Cambridge University graduates Jack, 25, and 23-year-old Saskia Jones were attacked by Usman Khan during a prisoner rehabilitation event at Fishmongers' Hall on Friday November 29.

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