Virginia Crosbie attended an event in London while restrictions were in place in 2020.
Virginia Crosbie was allegedly the co-host of a drinks event when Covid restrictions were in place
A Conservative MP has apologised for attending an event in Parliament while Covid restrictions were in place. reported that Virginia Crosbie, MP for Ynys Mon, was the co-host of a drinks event on December 8 2020. The site quoted a WhatsApp message from Baroness Jenkin describing the event as "joint birthday drinks"."Regarding reports of an event held on 8 December 2020 I would like to set out the facts," she said in a statement.
"The invitation for this event was not sent out by me. I attended the event briefly, I did not drink and I did not celebrate my birthday. I went home shortly after to be with my family.The event came under the spotlight when Boris Johnson criticised the Privileges Committee ahead of its damning report into his conduct and accused Sir Bernard Jenkin of "monstrous hypocrisy" for allegedly attending the event with his wife.
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