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Boris Johnson Joked About Social Distancing at Boozy Lockdown Party | Eater London

"An official prime ministerial residence and office where, in November 2020, staff reportedly held leaving drinks to toast outgoing director of communications Lee Cain, gathering around a table with alcohol and party snacks as music played. According to an ITV podcast reported by The Guardian, the then-prime minister was heard saying, "This is the most unsocially distanced party in the UK right now," a remark that eyewitnesses say drew laughter and which appears to conflict with lockdown rules in force from 5 November 2020 that banned indoor gatherings except in certain work-related circumstances and required social distancing in workplaces. These revelations are part of the broader 'partygate' scandals that contributed to the end of that premiership and are now cited in a Commons privileges committee inquiry into whether the prime minister misled Parliament, a finding that could threaten his future as an MP." - Adam Coghlan