The end of partygate? This morning the police have announced that their investigation into alleged Covid breaches in Downing Street has now been completed. The Met say the investigation – which began in January after Sue Gray uncovered evidence of breaches – has led to 126 people facing fines across eight different events.
Even though Johnson has avoided a second fine, it is not yet a matter of case closed.
As part of this, a final batch of fines have been issued. But the Prime Minister is not in that group – he has not received a second fine (after being fined previously for an event involving birthday cake). A spokesperson for Carrie Johnson says she has not been fined and she has been told no further action will be taken against her.
Even though Johnson has avoided a second fine, it is not yet a matter of case closed. The end of the police investigation means the Sue Gray can finally publish her report into wrongdoing in Downing Street over lockdown breaches.
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