The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are reviewing new material in relation to a Christmas party held at Tory HQ during the height of the pandemic
The development comes after a video emerged of Tory activists dancing at a Christmas party during Covid restrictions in 2020 - with invitations sent for them to attend the “Jingle and Mingle” event.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are reviewing new material in relation to a Christmas party held at Conservative Campaign Headquarters during the height of the pandemic. The cross-party committee concluded that Mr Johnson - who quit as an MP and labelled the probe a "kangaroo court" after being told in advance of its findings - should have faced a 90-day suspension for misleading the House when he told the Commons that Covid rules were obeyed in No 10 despite parties taking place.
In a briefing with reporters, the Prime Minister's official spokesman said Mr Sunak has afternoon meetings on Monday, including hosting his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, before attending a dinner in the evening. Mr Sunak has claimed his reticence about publicising his view on the report's conclusions is because he "wouldn't want to influence anyone in advance" of the free vote.
He added: "It will be up to each and every individual MP to make a decision of what they want to do when the time comes. It's important the Government doesn't get involved in that because it is a matter for Parliament and members as individuals, not as members Government." In a statement on Monday, the Metropolitan Police said they are assessing fresh evidence about potential Covid lockdown breaches.
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