AM apologized Friday Boris Johnson A party again at his official residence – this time in Queens. Although the government spokesman did not say who apologized or in what form, the prime minister is believed to have personally intervened. Formerly known as James Slack, his former communications chief, on April 16 last year Held a farewell ceremony at his office – The evening before the funeral of Prince Phillips. Slack on Friday apologized “for the grief and pain it caused.”
The party, which is said to have taken place without Johnson, is said to have lasted until morning with music and dance. It appears that an employee was carrying liquor from a supermarket with a suitcase. The banquet – another celebration in another office – is now part of an investigation led by Officer Sue Gray.
At the time of the party, the country was in a state of national mourning and the locking rules were strict. The next morning the queen sat alone in the church Windsor Castle – Her children and grandchildren were sitting in a seat far away – She said goodbye to her husband. The image of lone mourners has been frequently recalled in recent weeks and highlighted as a counter-example to the behavior of Johnson and his staff.
Wine, cheese and “beautiful weather”
The party has been circulating alcohol-filled rallies in the government district for nearly twelve months. Politics is now being talked about in London as a “cultural problem”. The first encounter of this kind was documented by a photograph. It shows Johnson and his wife sitting with staff in the Downing Street garden. Wine and cheese are on the tables. Johnson said of the meeting on May 15, 2020, “They were at work, they were talking about work.”
At that time, at the end of the first lock, it was forbidden to meet more than one person from another house. On May 20, about 30 employees accepted an invitation sent by Johnson’s personal assistant to more than 100 colleagues. You should bring your own wine using “beautiful weather”. Johnson said he was there for 25 minutes and felt like he was attending a “work meeting.” Nevertheless, he apologized Wednesday for “not sending staff home.”
After relaxing in the summer, operations tightened again in the fall of 2020. On November 13, allies and friends reportedly met the prime minister’s wife at Johnson’s private home; That is denied. Two weeks later, staff were drinking alcohol in a co-worker’s office, and Johnson reportedly gave a talk. An Advent Party was held at the Ministry of Education on December 10 and a celebration was held on December 14 at Tory headquarters. Dec. On the 15th Johnson was photographed between two staff members while conducting an online Christmas quiz.
Three days later, the party that sparked the trial took place on Downing Street. Four days after the party’s reports were initially denied, a video was released showing staff making fun of the “wine and cheese” night. Johnson later expressed “anger” and gave the impression that he knew nothing about the party.
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