London, Europe Brief News- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak will be fined by the police for attending parties during lockdown.
The Metropolitan Police have been investigating 12 gatherings in Downing Street and Whitehall alleged to have broken Covid rules.
So far, a total of more than 50 fines have been handed for Covid law-breaking in government buildings.
Labour immediately called for both to the PM and chancellor resign while Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey called for parliament to be recalled for a vote of confidence in Mr Johnson.
Earlier, the Met disclosed that it had now referred more than 50 cases for fixed penalties as a result of the probe, called Operation Hillman.
A Downing Street spokesman said: “The prime minister and chancellor have today received notification that the Metropolitan police intend to issue them with fixed penalty notices.”
A spokesperson for the PM’s wife said: “In the interests of transparency, Mrs Johnson can confirm she has been notified that she will receive a Fixed Penalty Notice. She has not yet received any further details about the nature of the FPN.”
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: “Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have broken the law and repeatedly lied to the British public. They must both resign.
“The Conservatives are totally unfit to govern. Britain deserves better.”
In January, the Met launched an investigation into 12 events where restrictions may have been breached.
