British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday (December 8th) announced the opening of an investigation and apologized "
wholeheartedly
" after a video was released showing collaborators joking about a Christmas party last year in Downing Street, in defiance of anti-Covid rules.
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"
I apologize wholeheartedly for the impression
" this affair gives, he told Parliament the day after the release of this video showing Downing Street collaborators joking about it.
Affirming that he had been assured that no party was held, he announced the opening of an internal investigation and promised sanctions if the facts are proven.