Boris Johnson to ban alcohol in government offices

The british government will prohibit the consumption of alcohol in their offices. This was announced this Sunday by the executive, in what is a clear attempt by the prime minister Boris Johnson to stop the scandal caused by the parties that held in Downing Street in full pandemic.

The ‘premier’ thus tries to restore a reputation severely undermined by the revelations, which has dragged on for a month. The British press has uncovered these days that Johnson and other members of the executive participated in sprees with music and alcohol in which the rules were not respected health restrictions imposed by the government itself. Some of these parties were held at the Prime Minister’s residence, which is also his place of work.

The Conservative leader, on the tightrope of being accused of “breaking the law”, will address the “party culture” of power in London. According to the ‘Sunday Times’, Johnson will announce several measures to make up the scandal and wash the face of his Government, including the prohibition of alcohol, as well as the expulsion of several officials, although no further details have been given.

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Although Johnson has asked apologies publicly the scandal has not stopped growing. Thus, the media uncovered that throughout the pandemic the Government has held meetings to take the “Friday drinks” despite the fact that the restrictions imposed to stop the spread of covid-19 These types of gatherings are strictly prohibited. One of these parties was even celebrated in the midst of a day of national mourning for the death of Philip of Edinburgh, husband of Queen isabel II.

Resignation in sight?

“I can assure you that the Prime Minister is repentant and deeply regrets what happened,” explained the president of the Conservative Party, Oliver Dowden, speaking to the BBC. The Government has commissioned the senior official Sue Grey lead a research internal to clarify what happened. The report is expected to be published in the next fortnight and its conclusions threaten to bury Johnson.

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The ‘tories’ have indicated that the prime minister will then assume “all the responsibility”. Some sectors of the party have already charged against their leader and even six of their deputies have already openly called for his resignation. Many wait for the publication of the report to decide what to do.

This Saturday the opposition did the same. Labor leader, Keir Starmer, accused Johnson of “breaking the law” and demanded his departure. “He has demoted the position of prime minister and has lost all authority, not only in his own party, but in the country.” The scandal could become a major burden for Johnson, who is fighting for his political survival. The latest polls already point to a significant setback for the Conservatives who are taking advantage of the labor. Even so, his dismissal seems, at least, complicated. To trigger a motion of censure and unseating Boris Johnson would require the votes of at least 54 Tory MPs.