London, United Kingdom PM Boris Johnson and his finance minister Rishi Sunki Fines will be imposed for breaking Britain’s strict coronavirus lockdown rules, his office said on Tuesday, inciting anger and asking them both to resign. Police are investigating 12 gatherings at Johnson’s Downing Street office and the Cabinet Office after an ongoing internal investigation found that his employees enjoyed alcohol-fueled parties that were not allowed.
Johnson said he had attended some events when social distancing was all but banned by laws brought in by his government to stop the spread of Covid-19, but he always refrained from intentionally doing anything wrong. is denied. “Prime Minister and Vice Chancellor fund A spokeswoman for Johnson’s office said: “Notification has been received today that the Metropolitan Police intends to issue a fixed penalty notice to him.”
The fine, one of more than 50 cops said they would issue, as part of their inquiry related to a gathering to celebrate the PM’s birthday in Downing Street’s Cabinet Room on June 19, 2020. A spokeswoman for Johnson’s wife said she would also release. be fined.
johnson After fines were imposed on illegal lockdown-busting parties known as “Partygates” they offered a “full apology” and called for their resignations. “I immediately state that I have paid the fine and once again I sincerely apologise,” he said.
Revelations of drunken Downing Street parties provoked calls in their own right from lawmakers earlier this year conservative Party For his resignation in the “Partygate” case. However, the pressure eased with the outbreak of the Ukraine War.
There were demands from opposition parties for Johnson and Sunak to step down, saying they had misled parliament about their actions. However, the PM’s immediate future will be determined by Conservative MPs, who could pose a leadership challenge if 54 of the party’s 360 parliamentary members demand a trust vote.
Johnson’s fine is considered unique for a British leader in 300 years. “As far as we know there is no precedent of a prime minister breaking a law,” said the House of Commons Library, a research service based in Parliament.
Johnson’s side lacks a clear candidate to replace him, although news of the fine marks a terrifying week for Sunak, who was considered a leading contender. The chancellor was already facing questions about his family’s finances and wealth, as soon as a large tax hike passed to the public.
Johnson said he had attended some events when social distancing was all but banned by laws brought in by his government to stop the spread of Covid-19, but he always refrained from intentionally doing anything wrong. is denied. “Prime Minister and Vice Chancellor fund A spokeswoman for Johnson’s office said: “Notification has been received today that the Metropolitan Police intends to issue a fixed penalty notice to him.”
The fine, one of more than 50 cops said they would issue, as part of their inquiry related to a gathering to celebrate the PM’s birthday in Downing Street’s Cabinet Room on June 19, 2020. A spokeswoman for Johnson’s wife said she would also release. be fined.
johnson After fines were imposed on illegal lockdown-busting parties known as “Partygates” they offered a “full apology” and called for their resignations. “I immediately state that I have paid the fine and once again I sincerely apologise,” he said.
Revelations of drunken Downing Street parties provoked calls in their own right from lawmakers earlier this year conservative Party For his resignation in the “Partygate” case. However, the pressure eased with the outbreak of the Ukraine War.
There were demands from opposition parties for Johnson and Sunak to step down, saying they had misled parliament about their actions. However, the PM’s immediate future will be determined by Conservative MPs, who could pose a leadership challenge if 54 of the party’s 360 parliamentary members demand a trust vote.
Johnson’s fine is considered unique for a British leader in 300 years. “As far as we know there is no precedent of a prime minister breaking a law,” said the House of Commons Library, a research service based in Parliament.
Johnson’s side lacks a clear candidate to replace him, although news of the fine marks a terrifying week for Sunak, who was considered a leading contender. The chancellor was already facing questions about his family’s finances and wealth, as soon as a large tax hike passed to the public.