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Wed Feb 23, 2022, 01:39 AM Feb 2022

Revealed: ITV News obtains partygate questionnaire as Boris Johnson awaits possible fine

Source: ITV

Revealed: ITV News obtains partygate questionnaire as Boris Johnson awaits possible fine

POLITICS
BORIS JOHNSON
Tuesday 22 February 2022, 6:47pm
Paul Brand
UK Editor

Downing Street staff have been asked by police to provide a “lawful exception” or “reasonable excuse” for parties which took place during lockdown, a partygate questionnaire leaked to ITV News has shown.

The questionnaires - sent to those suspected of breaking Covid regulations by attending gatherings at the height of the pandemic - form part of the evidence the Metropolitan Police is gathering as part of its investigation into potential law-breaking on Downing Street.
The prime minister has already returned his copy and the document gives the first insight into the kind of questions he is likely to have been asked.

Police make clear to recipients that people are filling out the questionnaire under caution and Boris Johnson is understood to be the first prime minister subject to that level of police questioning.

The document states at the outset that those accused have an opportunity to provide “a written statement under caution”.

It then goes on to ask around a dozen questions, including:

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Read more: https://www.itv.com/news/2022-02-22/revealed-itv-news-obtains-leaked-police-partygate-questionnaire

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