British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was targeted after the “partygate” report was released. Photo: AFP
D-day has arrived for the prime minister’s luck Boris Johnson and his future. Sue Gray, the officer in charge of examining the parties on Downing St during Covid’s entire incarceration in the kingdom, gave her final report on Wednesday, along with photos of the meetings at the government residence, without leaving. the British. home due to the epidemic.
The prime minister was asked on Wednesday in the House of Commons, where he apologized.
Johnson began by saying he wanted to renew his apology to the House “for the short lunch hour” he attended and was fined. And he added that “he accepts full responsibility” for everything that happened.
The prime minister was questioned on Wednesday in the House of Commons, where he apologized. Photo: AFP
The report
Gray’s report is detailed and subversive for the premier and officials as it displays emails showing how far the meetings are arranged and who should bring drinks.
Boris Johnson traveled to Westminster to testify about the report, House of Commons leader Mark Spencer confirmed in a Twitter feed. He apologized after receiving a ticket for attending a meeting on Downing Street at celebrate your birthday in June 2020. Questions were raised as to why he did not receive penalties in relation to other occasions.
Opposition politicians – and some Conservative MPs – they have already called for the resignation of the prime minister because of the scandal.
This is 37 destructive pages
That’s 37 pages reviewed by Downing St. A photo shows the prime minister reading it in his office. The prime minister planned to make a official statement in the report.
The release of the full report by senior officials was delayed until the Metropolitan Police completed its investigation into events violating the COVID rule at the heart of the government, dubbed Operation Hillman.
Boris Johnson left Downing Street to testify in Parliament. Photo: Bloomberg
The conclusion of the investigation showed that total 83 people received at least one fixed penalty notice (FPN) each for attending meetings at eight dates. Police released the total 126 penalty notices fixed.
The photos
The government has prepared Sue Gray’s ‘somewhat critical’ report, as pressure intensifies on the prime minister, who will have to prove whether he violated the ministerial code by reporting to the House of Commons. If he lied to the Chamber of Deputies, must resign.
The pressure to grant his resignation will be overwhelming on the prime minister and those involved. labor they are already demanding his resignation because he lied and he must be held accountable and its consequences. You cannot lie to the House of Commons or break the ministerial code.
Photos on Downing St during the lockdown show Health Secretary Sajid Javid, Simon Case, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps at a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, on Tuesday May 24, 2022.
In another ITV photo, dated November 13, 2020, the Prime Minister is shown raising glasses at a farewell party with bottles of wine and party food on the table in front of him at the premier’s home.
In another ITV photo, dated November 13, 2020, the Prime Minister can be seen raising glasses at a party. Photo: Reuters
Sadiq Khan sought an ‘explanation’ from the Metropolitan Police after pictures of Boris Johnson surfaced. The first Minister just received a fine, for his 56th birthday gathering in June 2020, when internal gatherings were banned, with his wife Carrie Johnson and Foreign Minister Rishi Sunak.
Reports suggested that the document would include photos of illegal gatherings. It is expected to include names of violators of the rulewhich began to be exceeded.
George Eustice, the environment secretary, said on Wednesday that he was likely “somewhat critical” of the government. The Cabinet Office has been contacted about 30 peoplewith Johnson, to warn them about the contents of the document.
It was reported on Wednesday morning that the UK’s oldest civil servant, Simon Case, would not resign and would not be removed following the report.
The party list
While the Metropolitan Police investigation is looking at 12 events, Ms Gray’s investigation covered 16 that occurred in 2020 and 2021, when there were restrictions on COVID.
These are:
- 15 May 2020 – “A photo showing a different group in the garden at 10 Downing Street.”
- May 20, 2020: “A meeting in the garden of 10 Downing Street for staff number 10.”
Ms Gray’s investigation covered 16 that occurred in 2020 and 2021. Photo: Reuters
- June 8, 2020: “A meeting in the Cabinet Office, 70 Whitehall on the departure of a Private Secretary No. 10.”
- June 19, 2020: “A Cabinet Room meeting at 10 Downing Street on the Prime Minister’s birthday.”
- November 13, 2020: “A merger at 10 Downing St”.
- 13 November 2020: “A meeting at .10 Downing Street on the departure of a special counsel.”
- 27 November 2020: “A meeting at .10 Downing Street on the departure of a special counsel.”
- December 10, 2020: “Meeting with the Department of Education before the Christmas holidays”.
- Dec 15, 2020: “A gathering at 10 Downing Street for the online Christmas quiz.”
The prime minister received only one fine, for his 56th birthday meeting in June 2020. Photo: Reuters
- December 17, 2020: “A meeting at the Cabinet Office, 70 Whitehall to conduct an online Christmas questionnaire for the private office of the Cabinet Secretary.”
- 17 December 2020: “A meeting in the Cabinet Office, 70 Whitehall about the removal of a senior Cabinet Office official.”
- December 17, 2020: “A meeting at 10 Downing Street about the removal of an official number 10.”
- December 18, 2020: “A meeting at 10 Downing Street before the Christmas holidays.”
- 14 January 2021: “A meeting at 10 Downing Street about the removal of two private secretaries from number 10.”
- 16 April 2021: “A meeting at 10 Downing Street about the departure of the 10th officer.”
Criticized by a provisional version of Gray’s report, released earlier this year the “failures of leadership and judgment” in Downing Street. He said certain events should not be “allowed to take place.” The names of Martin Reynolds, the top Downing St official, and Lee Cain, the director of communications, appear to be talking about the parties in the mail and the problems they could bring.
What the report recommends
Senior leadership in Downing Street, both political and official, must “take responsibility” for party culture during the COVID lockouts, according to a report by official Sue Gray.
The report added that “though there is no reason for some behavior established here, it is important to recognize that those in the most junior positions attend meetings where his superiors were there or even organized.
It also includes footage of some of the detailed events featuring the Prime Minister. Gray’s report summarizes his findings on 16 events in 2020 and 2021.
Gray’s report summarizes his findings on 16 events in 2020 and 2021, with photos. Photo: Reuters
Among them, a garden meeting was held at 10 Downing St, although “there are some concerns as to whether it is appropriate to hold the event”.
The long -awaited release of the full report came after police said last week they had completed their investigation into the incidents. they broke the confinement in the heart of the governmentwhich resulted in the release of 126 fines for 83 people.
Boris has since apologized after being fined for attending a gathering on Downing Street to celebrate his birthday in June 2020. Questions have been raised as to why he was not fined for other occasions.
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