View of Tower Bridge in London. File photoLONDON, Jan 25 London Police have launched an investigation into possible violations of anti-epidemiological rules at the government residence on Downing Street during a nationwide lockdown, police chief Cressida Dick said. Downing Street after receiving information from the Cabinet Office,» Sky News quoted Dick as saying.Johnson apologized for partying on Downing Street during the lockdown, the Metropolitan Police had previously said they would only open an investigation if there was evidence of a violation of the rules. At the same time, senior civil servant Sue Gray began an internal check. The head of police expressed absolute confidence in the internal investigation, noting that it is a common process to first conduct a preliminary check, and then transfer the case to the police. However, she did not give any specific timeframe when the police investigation would be completed. Meanwhile, a government spokesman said that Sue Gray's internal investigation will continue despite the start of a formal police investigation, although it may be suspended further.» Sue Grey, ongoing. Constant contact is maintained with the Metropolitan Police Service. As with any internal investigation, if evidence that potentially constitutes a criminal offense is discovered in the process, the case is transferred to the police and the work of the Cabinet Office may be suspended, «he quotes the words of the Sky News channel. It was expected that the results of an internal audit were to be published this week, but whether this will happen given the new circumstances is still unknown. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was previously under a barrage of criticism and threatened to lose his post due to scandal during circle of parties at the Downing Street Government House during the nationwide lockdown. British media report that a number of British MPs from the Conservative Party are preparing a vote of no confidence in the prime minister. Reports that parties were held at the government residence during the national lockdown appeared in December last year. However, in recent days, the scandal has gained momentum when it became known about other mass festivities. The Prime Minister was forced to make a public apology in Parliament for attending one of the events on May 20, 2020, Johnson said that he considered the event to be working. The opposition is demanding his resignation. The situation worsened when it became clear that two more parties took place on April 16, 2021 — on the eve of the funeral of Prince Philip, when restrictions were still in place in Britain and national mourning was declared in the country. Queen Elizabeth II then had to sit alone at a memorial service in the church. The Cabinet had to apologize to the royal family. Senior Civil Servant Sue Gray is currently investigating for violations, the results of which are expected to be made public this week. store without a mask
