Exclusive: photograph raises fresh questions for No 10 after denial of a social event at time of Covid restrictions
In the new image shared with the Guardian, Boris Johnson and Carrie, who appears to be holding their newborn baby, are seen sitting around a table with a cheeseboard and wine, along with two people believed to be a civil servant and an aide. Last week No 10 said Johnson was working in the garden before retiring to his flat at 7pm.urging people to stick to the rules and not take advantage of the good weather over the May weekend to socialise in groups.
Insiders claimed about 20 staff drank wine and spirits and ate pizza following a press conference on that day, some in offices inside No 10 and others going into the garden. Some staff stayed drinking until late into the evening, they alleged. The sources described the event as having a “celebratory” feel given the initial loosening of some restrictions and the good weather in London that day.
In light of the new picture, it is understood No 10 maintains that people drinking at work was not against regulations at the time.