UK PM Boris Johnson, FM Rishi Sunak to be Fined For Breaching Covid-19 Lockdown Laws

UK opposition leader Starmer has demanded PM Johnson’s and Finance Minister Sunak’s resignation over the issue.

London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak are to be fined for breaching Covid-19 lockdown laws in what has become known as the “Partygate” scandal, prompting calls on Tuesday for their resignation.

UK opposition leader Starmer has demanded PM Johnson’s and Finance Minister Sunak’s resignation over the issue.

There has been a political slugfest following the revelations of the lockdown-busting parties in and around Downing Street.

“The prime minister and chancellor of the exchequer have today received notification that the Metropolitan Police intend to issue them with fixed penalty notices,” a Downing Street spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

The leader of the opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, swiftly called for the two most senior members of the government to resign.

“Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have broken the law and repeatedly lied to the British public,” Starmer tweeted.

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have broken the law and repeatedly lied to the British public.

They must both resign.

The Conservatives are totally unfit to govern. Britain deserves better.

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) April 12, 2022

“They must both resign. The Conservatives are totally unfit to govern. Britain deserves better.”