Category: Partygate

Boris Johnson Faces New Questions Over ‘Partygate’ Images Showing Him Raising a Glass

Pressure is mounting again on the UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson after new images emerged showing him toasting with a group of people during England’s second CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus lockdown. Johnson, who previously told MPs no parties had occurred on the day when the photos were taken, is facing fresh allegations that he misled Parliament. It…


UK’s Johnson Faces No Further Fines as Police Probe Into Partygate Scandal Ends

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been told he will not face a further fine over COVID-19 lockdown breaches in Downing Street, as the police investigation into the so-called partygate scandal comes to an end. The Metropolitan Police said on May 19 that its investigation into breaches of CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus rules in…


UK Police Issue 50 More Fines as Probe Continues Into Downing Street Lockdown-Breaching Parties

The Metropolitan Police has issued around 50 additional fines for breaches of COVID-19 rules in Downing Street and other government buildings, as the investigation into the so-called “partygate” scandal continues. The force said on April 12 that more than 50 referrals for fines had been made. Among those fined at the time were Prime Minister…


UK Labour Leaders Vow to Quit If Receiving ‘Beergate’ Fine

The UK’s Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to resign as the Labour Party leader if police find that he has broken CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus rules. Deputy leader Angela Rayner also said she would resign if she is fined for breaking lockdown regulations. The leaders of the main opposition party are currently being investigated by…


UK Labour Leader Faces New ‘Beergate’ Criticism Following Leaked Memo

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure on Sunday over a potentially rule-breaking dinner with his colleagues during the CCP virus lockdowns after a leaked memo suggested the dinner was prearranged. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab accused Starmer of “complete hypocrisy” while Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey suggested it would be “difficult” for Starmer to…


UK Labour Leader Under Police Probe Over Alleged CCP Virus Rule Breach

The UK’s main opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer is being investigated over potential breaches of CCP virus regulations, Durham police confirmed on Friday. The force previously said it did not believe the Labour leader broke any rules in the so-called “beergate” affair but said it had reviewed the conclusion in light of “significant new information” without…


UK Conservatives Got ‘Tough’ but ‘Mixed’ Results in Local Elections: Johnson

Britain’s ruling Conservative Party endured a “tough night” following Thursday’s local council elections but the results were “mixed,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. The ballots are still being counted, but the Conservatives have lost 10 local councils—including three London councils that they had held for decades—and more than 180 councillor seats in England, and…


Millions Head to the Polls Across the UK to Elect Local Leaders

Local elections are under way across the UK, as millions of people cast their ballots to select their local representatives. In England, more than 4,000 councillors in 146 councils are standing for election in major cities including Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, and all 32 London boroughs. All 32 councils in Scotland and all 22 in Wales…


UK Police Considering Requests to Re-examine ‘Beergate’ Allegations Against Labour Leader

Durham Police on Wednesday said it’s “considering” recent requests to re-examine allegations that Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer broke CCP virus lockdown rules in April 2021. Amid the “partygate” allegations that a number of rule-breaking gatherings occurred in the centre of the Conservative government during the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus lockdowns, it emerged…


Downing Street Parties During ‘Barbaric’ Lockdowns a ‘Disaster,’ Conservative MP Says

Another senior Conservative MP revealed that he had submitted a letter of no confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson over law-breaking gatherings during the CCP virus lockdowns. Former Brexit minister Steve Baker said the scandal has been “a disaster” that he fears “will reap the whirlwind on polling day.” Since December last year, a series…