A fine will also be imposed on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak. The news came after the London Metropolitan Police announced earlier on Tuesday that they had issued 30 more permanent sanctions in connection with the “partygate” scandal, which has angered many in Britain and seen dozens of politicians and officials being investigated for allegedly government violated the pandemic restrictions. “The Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer have been notified today that the Metropolitan Police intend to impose permanent sanctions on them,” said a spokesman for Johnson’s office. “We do not have more details, but we will let you know when we do.” It was unclear how many fines were imposed on Johnson and Sunak. Johnson’s wife, Carrie Johnson, also said she was informed she would be fined, although she has not yet received details.
Public anger
Johnson has denied any wrongdoing, but has reportedly been involved in many of the dozens of events in his office at 10 Downing St. and other government buildings being investigated by police. The Johnson’s government has been rocked by public outrage over revelations that its staff staged “bring your own drink” office parties, birthday parties and “Wine Hours” in 2020 and 2021, while millions in Britain were barred from meet friends and relatives because of him. government restrictions on COVID-19. Thousands were fined between 60 60 ($ 99 Cdn) and (10,000 ($ 16,443) by police for violating the rules. Opponents, and some members of the ruling Conservative Party, have been saying for months that Johnson should resign if he is fined for breaking the rules he imposed in the rest of the country during the pandemic. “Boris Johnson and Risi Sunak have broken the law and repeatedly lied to the British public,” said Kir Starmer, leader of the opposition Labor Party. “The Conservatives are completely incapable of governing. Britain deserves better.”
Call for a vote of no confidence
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davy has called for a vote of no confidence in Johnson. The Covid-19 Beeaved Families for Justice team said it was “simply not possible” for Johnson or Sunak to stay in their jobs. “Their dishonesty has dealt an unspeakable blow to the mourners,” said Lobby Aquinola, a spokesman for the group. “Not only that, but they have lost all credibility with the general public.” In all, police say they issued at least 50 fines for the offenses, but did not specify who the recipients were. Police say they have sent questionnaires to more than 100 people, including the prime minister, and interviewed witnesses as part of the investigation. In January, civil servant Sue Gray published a report on some of the rallies, those that are not subject to criminal investigation. He said “leadership failures and crises” in the Johnson administration allowed things to happen that should not have happened.
