British police begin an investigation into celebrations held at Boris Johnson's residence during the closure

The British Capital Police began an investigation into celebrations held at the government headquarters, 10 Downing Street, during the closing period to reduce the spread of Corona.

This comes after the disclosure of a party for Johnson's birthday at the government headquarters in June 2020, during the first closing period, which increases the pressure on the British Prime Minister at this time.

Krisida Dick, the police chief, said that the capital police have been investigating "possible violations" of closing measures to limit the spread of the Corona virus, in Downing Street and Waethol since 2020.

She added that the investigations began "based on information provided by the investigation team in the Cabinet Office" led by Soo Gray, the chief employee, who supervises a report on gatherings within government buildings during measures to reduce Kofid.

The British House of Commons said today that he welcomed the police investigations, adding that it will show things clear.

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A government spokesman at 10 Downing Street said that the Prime Minister does not believe that he violated any laws in this regard..

The BBC learned that the Gray report will not be published in conjunction with the progress of the police investigations.

Cretida did not mention any ceremony that will be subject to investigations, and although violating the regulations may lead to violations of specific penalties, the police investigations do not mean that they will be issued "in every case and everyone is involved".

Angela Rainer, the deputy leader of the Labor Party, stressed her calls to Boris Johnson to submit his resignation against the background of investigations, describing him as a source of "national distraction".

Jacob Reese-Resi ', the leader of the House of Commons, told a press conference that the Prime Minister's leadership was "wonderful", and that the government had performed a "great act" throughout the period of the pandemic.

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Krisida said today, Tuesday, that she understands "deep public concern" regarding the claim to hold parties inside the government headquarters, 10 Downing Street, in addition to the size of the "huge sacrifices" made by citizens during the epidemic.

She added: "It was not the time of its nature," to investigate the violations of the two -year rules, but the police will consider the allegations that "seem to be the most dangerous violation" of the regulations.

Krisida summarized the directives on which the investigation of the allegations of previous violations was based, and said that the factors that the police took into account are whether there was evidence that those involved "know, or should have known that what they did is a crime", as the lack of investigation "fromHe would significantly undermine the legitimacy of the law..

She said that the police, although they will not provide a "direct comment" on the case, will show up updates on "important points".

Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, welcomed the investigation, and said: "Citizens really expect the police to commit to the law without fear or favoritism, regardless of who covers it, and it has made it clear that citizens have to expect to apply the highest standards from everyone, including and those around them.".

He added: "No one is above the law.There can be no rule for the government and another rule for anyone else..

His colleague in the Labor Party, Rainer, also welcomed the investigation, and added: "In light of the police currently investigating Downing Street during the Boris Johnson era, how does he think he can stay in the position of Prime Minister?"

She added: "Boris Johnson is a national distraction, the conservative deputies must stop supporting it, and he must finally do the right thing and submit the resignation.".

Parliament is eagerly awaiting a Gray report on allegations stating that parties were held during the closing period to reduce the Corona epidemic, including Johnson's birthday party at the government headquarters.

Although the Cabinet Office said that Gray's investigations will continue in conjunction with the police investigations, the BBC knows that the final report of Gray, which was expected to be published this week, will be delayed now due to the police investigations..

It is not yet clear the period that the police investigation will take.

Some of the Conservative Party deputies have already called for Johnson's resignation, but others said they were waiting for the results of Gray's investigations before taking any decision on the future of the Prime Minister..

A group of 54 deputies must write to Sir Graham Brady, Chairman of the 1922 Committee, to announce their lack of confidence in the Prime Minister, before the procedures for withdrawing confidence from him began, and to compete to take over the position of government leadership.

The prominent deputy David Davis, who called Johnson to resign last week, said that the investigation of the police means that "this nightmare is getting worse," adding: "We have to be able to return to dealing with real threats as soon as possible.".

What sanctions can be imposed?

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"The investigation we conduct does not mean, of course, the issuance of violations of specific penalties in each case and the right of everyone involved.".

Violations are considered a specific penal.At the beginning of the epidemic, the fine was 60 pounds, and it can be reduced to 30 pounds in the case of payment within 14 days.

The fine was raised to 100 pounds in May 2020 and to 200 pounds later that year, while reducing them in the event of speed of payment.

In January 2021, the fine was raised to an amount of 800 pounds for people who attend gatherings of more than 15 people, and 10 thousand pounds for those who organize these gatherings, with the possibility of double fines in the event of repeated violations.

It may become more dangerous in the event of refusing to pay fines, and choose a hearing in the Partial Court instead.

New crisis

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces new pressure after the Prime Minister acknowledged that employees gathered inside the government headquarters, 10 to celebrate his birthday during the first closure measures to reduce Kovid.

The "ITV News" news channel had estimated that about 30 people attended the occasion that was held in June 2020 and celebrated it with the presentation of the Christmas cake.

The Prime Minister said that the employees "met shortly" for "the prime minister's congratulations on a happy birthday," adding that it took "less than 10 minutes"..

The rules at the time, June 19, 2020, prohibited most of the internal gatherings of more than two people.

The ITV news channel said that the celebration of Christmas was held in the Cabinet Chamber that day after two o'clock in the afternoon, and added that the arrangement for the celebration was a surprise to Johnson from his fiancé.

The Minister of Environment, George Yousses, denied the claim of "ITV News" that 30 people gathered in the Cabinet Chamber, saying that the number of employees existing "is close to 10 people" and (the celebration) "literally" is just a birthday cake that was attended at the end of the day ".

The Minister of Transport, Grant Shabab, whose father was receiving treatment in a four -month hospital during the epidemic, denied that the occasion collected up to 30 people, and told BBC Brexva that the group was working together throughout the day..

He later told the Toodai program on BBC 4 that the celebration was organized by the Prime Minister's Office, and not Johnson's fiancée at that time, but it was "unknown given the circumstances.".

Despite his "anger and frustration", he called for "patience" and waiting for the results of the investigation with the parties at 10 Downing Street in the gatherings during the closing period, which was supervised by Su Gray, the chief civil service employee, adding: "The waiting time is not long.".

The BBC learned that Gray has already learned on the occasion of June 19.

The former head of the Conservative Party, Baroneh Warri, told the BBC channel that it is time for Johnson to "think carefully and seriously about what is in the interest of this country.".

She added: "The question that he should ask himself every morning is my stay in the position allows me to manage this job in a way that makes the country better, or is I a source of distraction?"

The conservative deputy, Andrew Bridgen, told the New Noenite that the disclosure of a gathering at the Prime Minister's headquarters to celebrate Johnson's birthday during the first closure measures to reduce the Corona virus, "may be the straw that broke the camel's back.".

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However, the Prime Minister received the support of some of his colleagues in the Council of Ministers.

"So, the purchase of people in the cake office in the middle of the afternoon to another person, they work with him in the office and stop for 10 minutes and sing a happy birthday and then return to their offices, is it now called now?a party?"

Some of the Conservative Party deputies, including the leader of the Scottish Party, Douglas Ross, also called for resignation, but many say they are waiting for the results of Gray before issuing a ruling.

Setteries: alleged governmental gatherings

The government faces increasing pressure on many parties and gatherings that are allegedly held during the closures in 2020.Here is what we know about it and the restrictions that were imposed at that time:

May 10, 2020

Boris Johnson announced a plan to take "first precise steps" to get out of the closure that started in March 2020.But he said that people should continue to "comply with the rules of social spacing and to implement these rules, and we will increase the fines on the few minority that you will break.".

Legal restrictions at that time indicated that you cannot leave your home without making a reasonable excuse.The government guidance was that you can meet one person outside your family in an external place while exercising.

May 15 2020

A photo taken in May 2020 showed the Prime Minister and some employees in his office carrying wine bottles and cheese plates in the Downing Street Park.When asked about the matter, Johnson said, "These people are at their workplace, talking about work.".

May 20 2020

About 100 people were invited by e -mail to a "drink party that respects social spacing in the 10 Downing Street Park" on behalf of the Prime Minister's Special Secretary, Martin Reynolds.

Witnesses told the BBC that the Prime Minister and his wife were among about 30 people who attended the party.

Johnson confirmed that he attended the event, saying that there was for 25 minutes and "I implicitly believed that it was an event related to the work.".

July 17, 2020

Boris Johnson announced plans for "a great return to normal life" in England by Christmas "by taking specific local measures instead of general closure at the national level in general..

But he added that the timetable related to that depends on "that each of us remains on alert and acts responsibly".

November 5, 2020

With the high cases of Corona virus again, the Prime Minister told the people in England that "we are asking you again to stay at home" with the start of a new year closing.

He said that people should leave their homes only "to work if you cannot work from home, for education and to do basic activities and emergency situations.".The internal gatherings were banned with other families, unless they are for work purposes.

November 13, 2020

Sources told the BBC that Downting Street employees attended a gathering called by Carrie Johnson in the apartment in which she and the Prime Minister live..A spokesman for Mrs. Johnson denied that the party had occurred.

November 27, 2020

A farewell party for assistance operating in the Prime Minister's Office, Cleo Watson, was held, which included alcoholic drinks and Johnson delivered a speech, according to the sources.

December 2, 2020

The second national closure ended after four weeks, but Boris Johnson replaced the restrictions that were in place with "strict levels to keep the levels of this virus low".

London was placed in the second level, which prevented two or more people of different families from the meeting at home, unless that was "reasonably necessary" for work purposes.

December 10, 2020

The Ministry of Education confirmed that it had held a library to thank the employees for their work during the epidemic.She says that drinks and snacks were brought by those who attended and no external guests or support staff were invited.

December 14, 2020

The Conservative Party admitted that an "unauthorized gathering" has occurred at its headquarters in Westminster.The party's candidate team was held by the London Municipality presidency, Sean Billy, who has since resigned from the position of Chairman of the Police and Crime Committee in the London Council.The capital police will speak with two people attending the ceremony.

December 15, 2020

Multiple sources told the BBC that a competition (Questions and Answers on General Information "" Coys ") was conducted on the occasion of Christmas for employees at the Prime Minister's Office last year.A picture - published by the Sunday Mirror newspaper - showed that Boris Johnson was participating in the event and was sitting between two colleagues.Johnson denied any violation.

December 16, 2020

London moved to the highest level of restrictions, Matt Hancock, who was the Minister of Health at the time, said it is important to "seek care" before the holidays period.

After confirming reports, the Ministry of Transport apologized for holding a party in its offices on that day, and described it as "inappropriate" and "an error in appreciation" by the employees..

December 18, 2020

The Prime Minister's Office denied a report to the Daily Mirror newspaper stating that a party was held at the headquarters in Downing Street.

However, a video obtained by ITV News, the then -Prime Minister Alegre Straton, showed that "this fictional party was just a work meeting and was not following the rules of social spacing.".