By Met Police issue 50 fines over partygate scandal
The Metropolitan Police have now issued 50 fines over parties held at Downing Street and Whitehall during the covid lockdowns.
In a statement, the Met said: “As of Tuesday, 12 April 2022 we have made over 50 referrals for fixed penalty notices (FPN) to the ACRO Criminal Records Office for breaches of COVID-19 regulations who following the referral issue the FPNs to the individual.”
It comes after the Met Police issued 20 fines last month, taking to overall total to 50.
Downing Street has previously said they will make it public if Boris Johnson receives a fine but the Met Police are not releasing details of those issued fines.
A questionnaire was sent out at the start of the year to over 100 attendees.
A total of 12 events are being investigated by Met Police, with civil servant Sue Gray carrying out her own inquiry into the alleged events.
Those who receive fines have 28 days to pay or they can contest police findings.
Updates to follow.
