The Sunday Times reported that Mr. Johnson is expected to make a statement when lawmakers return to the House on Tuesday, where he will not deny the wrongdoing but will indicate the broader context, including the war in Ukraine. But the newspaper also revealed new allegations that Mr. Johnson was not only present at a resignation for his former press chief, but that he led the celebrations. It comes after Johnson, Carrie’s wife and Chancellor Risi Sunak were fined – and paid – for attending a birthday party for the prime minister in June 2020. The Sunday Times reported that the prime minister’s official photographer had captured photos of Johnson holding a beer at the rally and Mr. Sunak holding a soft drink.
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However, Mr. Johnson is thought to have been present at least six of the 12 incidents investigated by the Metropolitan Police for violating Covid rules and is ready for more fines likely to follow. One of the things that is involved in Operation Hillman is the departure of former Communications Director No. 10 Lee Cain on November 13, 2020. A source told the Sunday Times it had started as the press office had drinks to end the week, but turned into a party as soon as the prime minister arrived, drank drinks and gave a speech. The newspaper said that a source number 10 did not deny the characterization of the concentration, but denied that Johnson was the instigator. The Sunday Mirror reported that No. 10 refused to answer questions about the birthday party, which was submitted through a request for freedom of information, for reasons of national security. Downing Street declined to comment and has repeatedly stated that it will not comment until the police investigation is completed. Labor Vice President Angela Rayner said: “While the British public has made enormous sacrifices, Boris Johnson is breaking the law. “If the latest reports are true, it would mean that not only did the Prime Minister attend a party, but he also helped to provoke at least one of them. It has deliberately misled the British people at every turn. “The prime minister has downgraded his office. The British people deserve better. “While Labor has a plan to tackle the cost of living crisis, Tory MPs are very busy defending Boris Johnson’s defenseless actions.” Additional report from the Press Association