Police are reviewing whether a Christmas quiz in No 10 breached coronavirus restrictions after a picture emerged showing the Prime Minister and colleagues near an open bottle of prosecco and a packet of crisps.
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Shelter.The fictitious event was set up by Scottish DJ Jon Mancini following the news that a number of members of government, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, attended parties at Downing Street during lockdown.Any such event would have breached government-enforced coronavirus regulations at the time, the guidance for which stated: “Although there are exemptions for work purposes, you must not have a work Christmas lunch or party, where that is a primarily social activity and is not otherwise permitted by the rules in your tier.”Mancini’s parody event was set for December 29 and was described as a “massive rave at 10 Downing Street”.“No social distancing required. Bring who you like.
Bring your own nibbles and drink,” the description added. Amongst the line-up, Boris Johnson was to headline alongside his “chums”, as per the event’s description.It also included a disclaimer: “Please note this event is not real and all just for humour and poking fun at the powers that be.”Surprised by the fact that more than 1.2million people signed up to the rave, Mancini decided to use the platform to raise money for Shelter.In an announcement posted on Mancini’s Facebook page, after requesting people on the page donate a pound, he revealed he had raised over £100k.Where do I start? ❤£100k, £100k, £100k, £100k, £100k, £100k, £100k, £100k, ❤A joke that went viral! 1.2m ppl signed…Posted by Jon Mancini – Official on Thursday, December 30, 2021“A joke that went viral! 1.2m ppl signed up for a rave at Downing Street cause we were pissed off with Boris and his chums.
Police are reviewing whether a Christmas quiz in No 10 breached coronavirus restrictions after a picture emerged showing the Prime Minister and colleagues near an open bottle of prosecco and a packet of crisps.
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The Mirror.Despite that, prosecutor Nathan Paine-Davey saidthat her offence was enough to charge her for being involved in holding the gathering.At the time the country was just days into a lockdown which prevented any sort of mass gatherings indoor and out.The prosecutor said: “This relates to November 7 and 8. The defendant has been charged with an offence against the public protection coronavirus restrictions regulations which were in force on November 5, 2020.”Eric Kawoya, defending, said Innerarity had been asked by two friends named if they could borrow her sound equipment.He told the court his client did not know the equipment would be used for a party.Mr Kawoya added: “She packed them in the car and drove to the venue.
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