a report denounces “errors of leadership” in Downing Street, after a series of parties organized during confinement

A long-awaited report on illegal parties held during lockdown in Downing Street concluded on Monday, January 31, at “errors of leadership and judgment from different parties” of the Prime Minister’s Office. “Some events should not have been allowed. Other events should not have unfolded as they did.”senior civil servant Sue Gray wrote in the 12-page document, which focuses on twelve events between May 2020 and April 2021. She felt that lessons should be learned “at once” of these errors.

This report, which also highlights a “inappropriate excessive alcohol consumption” in the workplace, was handed over to Boris Johnson on Monday morning. He had been expected for several days, but an investigation launched by the police came to thwart its publication. Investigators have asked that his details not endanger their investigation.

The British Prime Minister, who has always maintained that he had done nothing illegal, took the floor in the afternoon to discuss this report. He said to himself “sorry” and announced changes to the organization of his cabinet.