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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Patrick Daly

PM Covid-breach fine comparable to speeding ticket, Cabinet minister suggests

PA Wire

Boris Johnson being fined for breaking the coronavirus rules he set is similar to former ministers receiving speeding tickets, a Cabinet minister appeared to suggest.

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said other ministers, including former prime minister Sir Tony Blair, had received fixed-penalty notices (FPN) and remained in office.

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