Social gatherings held by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his staff while Britain was in lockdown represent a ‘serious failure’ to observe the standards expected of government, an investigation found Monday.
Britain’s Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Kwasi Kwarteng waves as he arrives at 10 Downing Street, in London on Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022.
Social gatherings held by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his staff while Britain was in lockdown represent a ‘serious failure’ to observe the standards expected of government, an investigation found Monday. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)
LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) – The public must be told if British Prime Minister Boris Johnson or his staff are fined for attending parties at Downing Street during coronavirus lockdowns, opponents said on Tuesday after police said they would not name anyone issued with a fine.
British police are investigating 12 possible COVID-19 rule-breaking gatherings, many held at Johnson’s office and residence, including some attended by the prime minister himself.
