Barrow’s Conservative MP says he is “very upset” by the allegations of another party at Downing Street and calls for “serious consequences” for anyone found to have breached coronavirus restrictions.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his government are coming under intense pressure after it emerged yesterday that 100 people were invited to a “bring-your-own-booze” drinks event in the Downing Street garden in May 2020.
The Prime Minister and his wife are among 30 who are said to have attended the party. Mr Johnson has so far declined to rule out his attendance at the parties.
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer tweeted that the Prime Minister needs to “come clean” about the gathering.
Who will be conducting the investigation into the allegations?
Sue Gray is a senior servant who is not afraid to hold the most powerful political figures to account and has a fastidious reputation for ensuring they abide by the rules.
She was appointed last month by Boris Johnson to lead an investigation into a string of allegations relating to parties that breached coronavirus restrictions, but she has a history of bringing down important politicians with her findings.
This list includes former deputy prime minister Damian Green, ex-chief whip Andrew Mitchell and Liam Fox, the former defence secretary.
Barrow and Furness MP Simon Fell said: “We all endured hardships during those lockdowns, missing friends and family, and mourning others. So these allegations are very upsetting. I want to see all allegations and leaks fully, independently, and transparently investigated, and where breaches occurred, serious consequences to follow.
“As I understand it, Sue Gray is currently undertaking such an enquiry, and I look forward to that being concluded, and those responsible being held properly accountable.”
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