Leaked footage shows Downing Street advisors laughing about a Christmas party that may have broken lockdown rules.
Here’s the timeline of events, #COVID19 rules and denials 👇
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Here’s the timeline of events, #COVID19 rules and denials 👇
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27 November 2020
Boris Johnson gives a speech at a leaving party for a member of staff in Downing Street during the second national lockdown, according to reports in the Daily Mirror
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Boris Johnson gives a speech at a leaving party for a member of staff in Downing Street during the second national lockdown, according to reports in the Daily Mirror
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16 December 2020
Tier 3 restrictions come into effect in London, meaning people were not allowed to mix indoors with anyone outside their household or support bubble
Tier 3 restrictions come into effect in London, meaning people were not allowed to mix indoors with anyone outside their household or support bubble
18 December 2020
A party takes place in Downing Street with around 40 people in attendance, according to sources who have spoken to Sky News
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A party takes place in Downing Street with around 40 people in attendance, according to sources who have spoken to Sky News
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22 December 2020
Boris Johnson's then-spokeswoman Allegra Stratton takes questions from colleagues as part of a practice COVID news briefing. During the recorded rehearsal, Stratton is asked about a party that took place in Downing Street days earlier
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Boris Johnson's then-spokeswoman Allegra Stratton takes questions from colleagues as part of a practice COVID news briefing. During the recorded rehearsal, Stratton is asked about a party that took place in Downing Street days earlier
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30 November 2021
The Daily Mirror publishes a story revealing the events that took place in Downing Street on both 27 November and 18 December the previous year, prompting denials that COVID rules were broken
The Daily Mirror publishes a story revealing the events that took place in Downing Street on both 27 November and 18 December the previous year, prompting denials that COVID rules were broken
1 December 2021
The prime minister was asked about the party by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs. Boris Johnson does not deny a party took place but tells MPs "all guidance was followed"
The prime minister was asked about the party by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs. Boris Johnson does not deny a party took place but tells MPs "all guidance was followed"
5 December 2021
Justice Secretary Dominic Raab tells the BBC's Andrew Marr: "The PM's very clear no rules were broken. I wasn't there by the way"
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Justice Secretary Dominic Raab tells the BBC's Andrew Marr: "The PM's very clear no rules were broken. I wasn't there by the way"
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6 December 2021
Policing minister Kit Malthouse tells Sky News: "We are assured, I’ve been assured, that everything was done to comply with COVID regulations at the time… my general view is that when crime is reported it should be investigated"
Policing minister Kit Malthouse tells Sky News: "We are assured, I’ve been assured, that everything was done to comply with COVID regulations at the time… my general view is that when crime is reported it should be investigated"
7 December 2021
In a short interview clip with reporters Boris Johnson once again refuses to deny a party took place, but says: "I've satisfied myself that the guidelines were followed at all times"
In a short interview clip with reporters Boris Johnson once again refuses to deny a party took place, but says: "I've satisfied myself that the guidelines were followed at all times"
7 December 2021
Later that evening, ITV News broadcast video of Allegra Stratton's rehearsal from 22 December last year
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Later that evening, ITV News broadcast video of Allegra Stratton's rehearsal from 22 December last year
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7 December 2021
The Met Police said it would "consider the correspondence received".
Downing Street then issued a fresh response: “There was no Christmas party. COVID rules have been followed at all times”
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The Met Police said it would "consider the correspondence received".
Downing Street then issued a fresh response: “There was no Christmas party. COVID rules have been followed at all times”
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8 December 2021
Speaking at PMQs, Boris Johnson apologised for the video saying he was "furious" but that he was "repeatedly assured" there was no party
Speaking at PMQs, Boris Johnson apologised for the video saying he was "furious" but that he was "repeatedly assured" there was no party
8 December 2021
Allegra Stratton resigns as adviser to the PM, saying "I will regret those remarks for the rest of my days" and offers her "profound apologies" to those affected by her comments
Allegra Stratton resigns as adviser to the PM, saying "I will regret those remarks for the rest of my days" and offers her "profound apologies" to those affected by her comments
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