Boris Johnson faces no further action in 126-fine partygate investigation

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Boris Johnson Faces No Further Action In 126-Fine Partygate Investigation
Downing Street said the Met Police told the prime minister he will not get another fine as they closed the investigation. Photo: PA Images
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By Sam Blewett and David Hughes, PA Political Staff

Police in the UK have told Boris Johnson he faces no further action over lockdown breaches, Downing Street said, after the Metropolitan Police concluded its partygate investigation with a total of 126 fixed-penalty notices.

Scotland Yard said on Thursday it had issued fixed-penalty notices (FPNs) for events in Downing Street and across Whitehall spanning eight separate days, with 28 people receiving between two and five fines.

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No 10 said the British prime minister was “pleased” the investigation had concluded and that officers had told Mr Johnson he would not receive a second fine, having received one for the event on his 56th birthday.

The conclusion of Operation Hillman into partygate breaches spanning 11 months paves the way for the publication of senior civil servant Sue Gray’s inquiry.

It was understood chancellor Rishi Sunak was also yet to receive another fine, after receiving one for attending the prime minister’s gathering in June 2020.

The prime minister’s wife Carrie Johnson has also received confirmation she faces no further action.

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The prime minister’s official spokesman said: “The Met has confirmed that they are taking no further action with regards to the prime minister.”

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