Boris Johnson admits he was at a party in Downing Street during Britain’s strict lockdown

London (CNN) – Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized on Wednesday for attending an event in Downing Street’s backyard on May 20, 2020. Just when the British were in full lockdown and had forbidden hold meetings because of the strict restrictions against the coronavirus.

At the beginning of the weekly question session with the prime minister, Johnson said he was in the meeting for 25 minutes before going to work. And he added that he believed it was a work event. But in hindsight, he admitted that he should have sent the assistants back inside.

Opposition leader Keir Starmer said the prime minister’s excuse that he “didn’t realize he was at a party” was “ridiculous” and “offensive.” Also, the Labor Party leader asked if Johnson would resign.

“After months of lies and deception, this is the pathetic sight of a man who has run out of options,” said Starmer.

The prime minister’s comments on Wednesday come after days of outrage over an event in “bring your own drink” which was held in Downing Street during the peak of the first covid-19 lockdown in the UK.

On the night of this Monday He met that its top private secretary, Martin Reynolds, e-mailed an invitation to more than 100 Downing Street employees to share “drinks with distance in garden No. 10” on May 20.

The email, which CNN independently confirmed, instructed guests to “bring your own drink.” Also to “make the most of the lovely weather”.

It is not the first scandal that splashes Boris Johnson

This occurred while the UK was going through strict confinement to combat the spread of covid-19. At the time, people in the country were prohibited from meeting more than one person outdoors. And they could face legal penalties for not meeting this guideline. In workplaces, official guidelines stated that face-to-face meetings should only be held if “absolutely necessary.”

Johnson had avoided denying reports that he and his wife, Carrie Johnson, attended the event. In that regard, the president said he would not comment further, as there is an ongoing investigation into the parties in Downing Street.

If a government minister violates the ministerial code, he is expected to resign.

Members of Johnson’s own conservative party have already spoken out strongly. And the leader of the Scottish Conservatives says Johnson must resign if he is known to have attended that event.

The May 20 indictment also comes after a series of scandals questioning precisely how fit Johnson is for the job. The scandals range from an attempt to adjust the rules to prevent one of his conservative allies – who had broken lobbying rules – from being suspended from Parliament, to handing out lucrative COVID-19 contracts to people closely associated with him. conservative party.

Before Christmas, reports emerged of numerous alcohol parties taking place in Downing Street during various stages of the UK lockdown. The explosive accusations affected Johnson’s poll scores. And, as of this week, most British citizens believe that if Johnson attended the May 20 meeting, then he should resign as prime minister.