The Partygate scandal has ripped huge holes in the government's ability to claim it followed its own rules during the nation's Covid lockdowns, which saw millions come together in an effort to protect the NHS and save lives.
The parties have since become the focus of a huge inquiry from top civil servant Sue Gray, accompanying outrage from the public, media and Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's fellow politicians.
Public knowledge about the parties has evolved slowly, with a drip-feed of shocking new information appearing over time including pictures clearly depicting government officials gallivanting merrily during times of national strife and mourning.
