Sue Gray’s report says Number 10 probably broke its own (ludicrous) rules by continuing having gatherings with alcohol during lockdown. It refrains from confirming this either way because of the ongoing police investigation (because in the 2020s parties are a crime). The line between work with booze and socialising with booze was not clear, it says, and should be clearer.
Boris has apologised. People aren’t happy, mainly because of the hypocrisy and also out of grief over their own sacrifices. His opponents have called on him to resign. His supporters want everyone to move on. It’s not yet clear whether he lied to Parliament.
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