Boris Johnson is to be questioned over Covid rule-breaking parties. But what do we know about them?
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to be questioned by MPs over allegations he may have misled Parliament about Covid rule-breaking parties - claims he denies.
We know at least one fine was issued after the government's former head of ethics admitted receiving one and apologised for attending the event.On Boris Johnson's birthday, up to 30 people gathered in the Cabinet Room at No 10 to present the prime minister with a birthday cake and sing Happy Birthday, according to a report by ITV News.
The police investigation determined that an event on this date did breach the rules in place at the time but did not confirm whether it was one or both of the events.A leaving event was held for No 10 aide Cleo Watson where people were drinking and Mr Johnson made a speech, according to sources.The Department for Education confirmed it had an office gathering on this date to thank staff for their work during the pandemic.
However, a video obtained by ITV News showed the prime minister's then press secretary Allegra Stratton joking about reports of the event, saying: "This fictional party was a business meeting and it was not socially distanced."
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