Two Downing Street parties allegedly held on eve of Prince Philip's funeral
The second gathering, for the PM’s personal photographer, was reported to have taken place in the No 10 basement.
This group also headed to the garden later on, the newspaper said, where the parties merged. The celebrations are said to have continued into the early hours of the morning. At the time, government guidance stated: “You must not socialise indoors except with your household or support bubble. You can meet outdoors, including in gardens, in groups of six people or two households”.
The latest allegations come as the PM avoided a public engagement on Thursday, instead following guidance to avoid crowded spaces after coming into contact with a Covid case - ITV News Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana has the detailsA Downing Street spokesperson said of Mr Slack’s event: “On this individual’s last day he gave a farewell speech to thank each team for the work they had done to support him, both those who had to be in the office for work and on a screen for those working...
The spokesperson offered no further comment on the allegations that a farewell gathering was held for the PM’s personal photographer.His funeral was held during the pandemic and complied with coronavirus restrictions within the confines of Windsor Castle.
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