The Partygate investigations could 'see 20 people fined' very soon, reports claimed on Monday night. Police investigating alleged lockdown-busting events held in Downing Street and the Cabinet Office will soon issue the first of the fines, according to reports.
The Guardian said it understands the fixed penalty notices (FPNs) will be issued “imminently”, although a UK Government source told the PA news agency it would not be on Monday night. The force is investigating 12 events including as many as six which Prime Minister Boris Johnson is said to have attended, reports PA.
Last week it emerged that detectives investigating alleged lockdown-busting parties held in Downing Street and the Cabinet Office had begun interviewing key witnesses. The Met said at that time more than 100 questionnaires had so far been sent out to people at the reported gatherings.
