Following allegations of rule-breaking against Boris Johnson’s government in the face of the partygate inquiry, the Metropolitan police has announced the first of 20 fines to be issued
’s government in the face of the partygate inquiry, the Metropolitan police has announced the first of 20 fines to be issued.The Metropolitan police has announced that it will issue the first 20 fixed penalty fines as part of its investigation into illegal parties held in multiple government buildings by officials while the rest of the country was living under strict pandemic lockdowns.
“We are making every effort to progress this investigation at speed and have completed a number of assessments,” it said in a statement. It added that, “due to the significant amount of investigative material that remains to be assessed,” more fines could be recommended “if the evidential threshold is made.
Downing Street confirmed on Friday that the prime minister has submitted his questionnaire, with a spokesperson telling: “We have confirmed the prime minister has been contacted by the Metropolitan Police. We will not be commenting further while the investigation is ongoing.” Speaking in the House of Commons, Johnson also said he “welcomed” the Met investigation, and claimed it would help to “draw a line” under the issue.Downing Street party: Boris Johnson has apologised for attending the Number 10 gathering he insists was a “work event” during lockdown
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