British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fighting for his job as he was allegedly in breach of his own Covid lockdown rules.
In a BBC report Johnson is being accused of misleading the public and parliament about drinks parties that took place at 10 Downing Street in London.
He is not only facing calls to resign from opposition politicians, but a revolt among members of his own Conservative Party.
On top of the revelations about potentially Covid-breaching gatherings, he has faced pressure on other fronts too – including funding for a flat refurbishment and a row last year in which his government.
Johnson apologised for attending the event saying “I want to apologize, with hindsight, I should have sent everyone back inside.”
An invitation to “bring your own booze” to a “socially distanced drinks” gathering was emailed to about 100 government staff by a senior prime ministerial aide – though Johnson’s office says he did not receive it.
More than 100 people were invited to the occasion on May 20, 2020.
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