Status: 01/25/2022 12:00 p.m
London police have launched official investigations into parties at Britain’s seat of government during the coronavirus lockdown. It is about “possible violations of the Corona rules”. The pressure on Prime Minister Johnson is increasing.
In London, the Scotland Yard police department is investigating several lockdown parties at Premier Johnson’s official residence and other government buildings. “I can confirm that the Metropolitan Police are investigating a number of events related to potential breaches of corona regulations,” said Scotland Yard chief Cressida Dick.
Johnson has been under massive pressure for weeks over reports of allegedly illegal parties at his official residence. There are always new revelations about celebrations. It was only on Monday that the ITV broadcaster reported on a birthday party for Johnson with up to 30 participants.
Johnson had previously admitted to attending a garden party on May 20, 2020 in Parliament and apologized. At that time, even meetings of more than two people outdoors were forbidden because of the pandemic.
MPs call for a vote of no confidence
For Johnson, the situation is becoming increasingly precarious. The results of an internal investigation by top official Sue Gray into the allegedly illegal parties are expected later this week. Johnson’s political fate could depend on the outcome of this investigation.
Several Tory MPs have already openly called for a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister because of the reports. Johnson and his government have so far rejected calls for his resignation.