Explained: The Sue Gray report into UK leadership’s lockdown parties | Explained News,The Indian Express

Sue Gray has submitted a report on boozy parties in and around No. 10 Downing Street, while the rest of Britain was undergoing a strict lockdown due to Covid-19. What has the investigation revealed? How has PM Boris Johnson reacted?

Excessive alcohol consumption, an altercation, vomiting and mistreatment of security and cleaning staff. These are some of the details that emerged from senior UK civil servant Sue Gray’s report about the boozy parties in and around No. 10 Downing Street, while the rest of Britain was undergoing a strict lockdown.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has been plagued for months by the “partygate” scandal, with the opposition and large sections of the public clamouring for his resignation. Gray’s highly anticipated report was published on May 25, revealing details and photographs about the ‘illegal parties’ that took place at Downing Street, which included Johnson and other senior ministers of the government.

Gray had released a preliminary report in January, however the publication of the full report was held back until the Metropolitan police completed their inquiry of the gatherings.

What has the investigation revealed?

In the report, Sue Gray has detailed 16 events between the period of May 2020 and April 2021 which were “not in line with Covid guidance at the time”. Johnson was reportedly present during at least 6 events.

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