Prime Minister Boris Johnson could face a £10,000 fine over the partygate scandal as police move to question those involved in the rule-breaking events.
Barrister Adam Wagner, a Covid laws expert, said the Prime Minister could be hit with a heft fine if Scotland Yard discovers regulations were broken at the multiple gatherings he attended at Downing Street.
It comes after the Metropolitan Police confirmed "formal questionnaires" will be sent out by the end of the week asking party attendees at Downing Street to provide "an account and explanation" of 12 events take took place during the pandemic.
