The British Government received an avalanche of criticism and a lot of pressure so that the Prime Minister Boris Johnson explain for youA party held in Downing Street Gardens in May 2020, when the rest of the country adhered to the restrictions due to the pandemic.
The latest revelation released by the press, which suggests that at least forty people enjoyed a social gathering with food and drink in the courtyard of the Executive headquarters and Johnson’s official residence in full confinement, has outraged society and has given ammunition to opposition parties.
It’s a statement, Scotland Yard confirmed that it values launching an investigation to investigate the event, convened on May 20 two years ago, when citizens abided by strict rules dictated by the government itself, which restricted contact with other people.
This morning I visited Oak Wood School in my constituency to see how students have been settling into the new term.
Teachers and staff across the country have been doing an outstanding job throughout the pandemic to keep our children learning. pic.twitter.com/ppw4SS6cQA
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) January 10, 2022
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“The Metropolitan Police (of London) are aware of the extensive information related to alleged Violations of the Health Protection Regulations that occurred at Downing Street on May 20, 2020, and is in contact with the government’s “Cabinet Office,” a spokesman said.
There is also an ongoing internal investigation, led by senior British official Sue Gray, to clarify the celebration of a series of alleged celebrations in Downing Street during months of confinement.
This investigation will also examine the last known event, which allegedly more than a hundred government employees were invited, in an email summons sent by Johnson’s own secretary, Martin Reynolds, who despite the controversy continues to enjoy the “confidence” of the conservative leader, according to a spokesman.
Several witnesses have revealed to the BBC that Johnson and his wife, Carrie, were among those in attendance at the event, although to date the “premier” has avoided confirming this point.
Indignation at the government’s double standards
In a heated session held this Wednesday in the House of Commons, the secretary of StatusMichael Ellis, who appeared on behalf of Johnson, fitted as best he could the downpour and apologized for the “anguish” caused by the allegations.
Nevertheless, refused to answer specific questions about the party in question, arguing that “it would be inappropriate to comment until the internal investigation has been completed.”
“It is incredibly disappointing but not surprising that the prime minister is not here today despite no official business pending. It speaks for itself,” Labor’s number two Angela Rayner said.
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