UK investigation into Covid lockdown parties finds 'serious failure' at the heart of government

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UK investigation into Covid lockdown parties finds 'serious failure' at the heart of government
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The report comes after even more revelations in recent days of further alcohol-fueled social events held in Downing Street during Covid lockdowns.

Senior civil servant Sue Gray had launched an inquiry following media reports of gatherings and alleged parties in government buildings during Covid lockdowns over the last two years.

The comprehensive report from senior civil servant Sue Gray found that many of the gatherings held in Downing Street and Whitehall during Covid lockdowns over the last two years should not have been allowed to happen. "At least some of the gatherings in question represent a serious failure to observe not just the high standards expected of those working at the heart of Government but also of the standards expected of the entire British population at the time."from late January, which sharply criticized government leadership.

"Even allowing for the extraordinary pressures officials and advisers were under, the factual findings of this report illustrate some attitudes and behaviours inconsistent with that guidance."

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