Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

Martin Reynolds sent an email inviting No 10 staff to ‘socially distanced drinks’ in the Downing Street garden while Covid restrictions were in force.

Johnson's former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze' invite was ‘inappropriate'

Martin Reynolds sent an email inviting No 10 staff to ‘socially distanced drinks’ in the Downing Street garden while Covid restrictions were in force.

Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

Martin Reynolds sent an email inviting No 10 staff to ‘socially distanced drinks’ in the Downing Street garden while Covid restrictions were in force.

Partygate: Johnson ally admits ‘bring your own booze' email invite was 'totally inappropriate’

An email inviting No10 staff to “socially distanced drinks” during the Covid-19 pandemic was “totally inappropriate” in its wording, the senior official who sent it has admitted. Martin Reynolds, then Boris Johnson’s principal private secretary, emailed staff inviting them to come for drinks in the No10 garden during the “lovely weather” on May 20, 2020. Johnson attended the “bring your own booze” event, when rules and guidance restricted gather…

Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

An email inviting No 10 staff to “socially distanced drinks” during the Covid-19 pandemic was “totally inappropriate” in its wording, the senior official who sent it has admitted.