Wednesday, May 25, 2022

BORIS JOHNSON SAYS HE TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOCKDOWN FAILINGS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a press conference hours after a long-awaited report into Downing Street lockdown parties was published.


Senior civil servant Sue Gray headed up the investigation, saying "Many will be dismayed that behaviour of this kind took place on this scale at the heart of government."


Earlier, Mr Johnson delivered a statement to parliament, saying he accepted responsibility for events that took place under his 'watch'. He repeated that message to the public.


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Mr Johnson attempted to explain what he called the 'context' surrounding events that were investigated, defending staff that had worked to deliver the government's response to the global Covid 19 pandemic, as well as his own attendance at farewell gatherings for staff members who were leaving Number 10.


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Mr Johnson said changes have been made within his team, but there has been criticism from opposition politicians. 


Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer said Boris Johnson's government does not believe the rules apply to them.


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