UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face no further police action or fines as the nation’s police officially close the Downing Street partygate investigation
Johnson and his wife were each issued with 50 pound Fixed Penalty Notices for breaching Covid laws, when they celebrated the PM’s birthday at Downing Street during lockdown.
The Met Police say the inquiry into lockdown breaches in and around the Prime Minister’s official residence has now ended.
126 fines were issued to 83 people for a series of eight events held during the nation’s most strict Covid lockdown.
It was expected Johnson would be fined again, as calls grew for the leader to stand down.
Nonetheless, Opposition parties are continuing their calls for Johnson to resign, with Keir Starmer saying the prime minister is “responsible for the culture” in Downing Street.
Johnson’s spokesperson says the PM is is pleased that the investigation is concluded, and has thanked the Met for their work.
Police examined 510 photographs, CCTV images, emails, building logs, diary entries and witness statements.
