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London Metropolitan Police makes more than 100 referrals over ‘Partygate’ scandal

UK PM Boris Johnson was fined for breaking COVID-19 lockdown protocol
He apologised for the breach of the health regulations during the COVID pandemic
The London police are continuing with their investigation into other alleged breaches

London Metropolitan Police on Thursdays said it has imposed 50 additional fines over the "Partygate" scandal that rocked Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government. The police also said that its investigation into the lockdown parties had "made more than 100 referrals for fixed penalty notices".

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In its last update on April 12, the London Metropolitan Police said "over 50" fines had been issued. They included Prime Minister Johnson, his wife Carrie and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak.

The UK government said they were fined for a gathering in Downing Street marking the prime minister's birthday in June 2020.

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Since the ‘Partygate’ scandal came into the limelight, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised for the breach of COVID-19 regulations. He, however, refused to resign as demanded by the opposition leaders. Johnson is the first UK leader to be found to have broken the law while in office.

The Metorpolitan Police did not issue any further fine on him, sources said after the department's latest statement. However, the police are continuing with their investigation into other alleged breaches.

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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Johnson is also facing an investigation by a parliamentary committee into his past denials to the House of Commons of lockdown lawbreaking.

The ‘Partygate’ scandal has sparked widespread public anger against the ruling Conservatives, who suffered a drubbing in recent local elections.

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The main opposition Labour party's leader, Keir Starmer who was a vocal critic of Johnson, faced a similar allegation. He would step down if police in northeast England fine him for his own alleged breach of coronavirus laws during a campaign meeting.

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The gathering took place in Durham in April last year, with a video later emerging of Starmer drinking beer and eating a takeaway meal inside an office with party colleagues.

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London Metropolitan Police makes more than 100 referrals over ‘Partygate’ scandal

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