Johnson apologized for attending the party during the closure: "I am aware of the rage against me"

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12/01/2022

Wednesday, 12 January 2022, 14:56 Updated: 15:20

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized in Parliament today (Wednesday) for attending a party at his official residence during the first Corona closure in May 2020. In doing so, he first admitted to attending a party on Downing Street, while gatherings were kept to a minimum.

He said he understands the anger caused by the exposures.

"I'm aware of the rage about me," he said.

Opposition leader Labor leader Kir Stramer said Johnson must resign and the public thought he was a liar

. On Downing Street and claims he intervened to ensure pets were evacuated from Kabul during the chaotic retreat from Afghanistan in August.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at 10 Downing Street in London, 12 January 2022 (Photo: Reuters)

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