#静待 "Sue Gray Report", British Prime Minister Johnson pressure mountain # At this moment, the BBC is broadcasting in real time 10 Downing Street waiting for the "Sue Gray Report" to be released. This newspaper

#静待 the "Sue Gray Report", British Prime Minister Johnson was under a lot of pressure #

At this moment, the BBC is broadcasting in real time 10 Downing Street waiting for the "Sue Gray Report" to be released.

This report will truthfully announce the situation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspected of holding a party in violation of epidemic prevention regulations during the epidemic prevention and control period, including the nature, purpose, and participants of the party.

The BBC combed through the timeline of "Party Gate" -

In May 2020, during the lockdown, a "bring your own drink" party was suspected to be held in the garden of the Prime Minister's Mansion. The matter was not acknowledged by Johnson until the Prime Minister's questioning session in the British Parliament on January 12 this year.

In June 2020, Johnson was reported to be holding a birthday party of more than thirty people at 10 Downing Street on his birthday. At that time, the epidemic prevention regulations were that more than two people were prohibited from gathering indoors.

As the epidemic unfolded, the UK began a new round of lockdowns. However, it is reported that Johnson held two departure parties for staff at the Prime Minister's Residence in November and December 2020, respectively.

In April 2021, the UK eased lockdown restrictions, but still did not allow indoor social activities. However, the day before Prince Philip's funeral on April 16, 10 Downing Street held two more parties.

There are reports that the Prime Minister's Office has held a total of 17 parties during the epidemic.

Ms. Sue Gray, who is about to submit her report, is the Second Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Office, an investigation personally assigned by Prime Minister Johnson. The report will only state the facts and will not rule on whether the Prime Minister has violated the law. However, if evidence of potential violations is found in the investigation, Gray will be presented to police.

At present, the release of the report may be delayed due to police involvement in the investigation. The Chief of Police, Cresida Dick, said the decision to launch the investigation was based on information provided by Sue Gray and "the officers' own assessments."

Police don't usually retroactively investigate past violations of epidemic regulations, but Cressida said that when there is evidence and meets certain criteria, the police will retrospectively investigate "the most serious and blatant violations."

The incident has led some Conservative MPs to join the opposition, urging Johnson to resign. However, most said they would wait for the Sue Gray report to be made public before making a decision.

Under the British electoral system, the prime minister could be forced to step down without an election. If 15% of the ruling party's MPs (54) issue a letter of no confidence to the 1922 Committee, a vote of confidence can be triggered, and if the prime minister fails to win the vote, he will have to resign as party chairman and prime minister, triggering a new round of election.

As of Jan. 20, 11 MPs in the Conservative Party had submitted letters of no confidence in Johnson.