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Jan 25, 2022 4:41 PM - The Associated Press

London police investigating Downing Street lockdown parties

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London police investigating Downing Street lockdown parties

London police said Tuesday they are now investigating Downing Street parties during lockdown.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick revealed an investigation was underway in a statement before the London Assembly.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has been under fire for allegedly holding events during months in which the nation was under lockdown due to COVID-19.

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