No 10 garden gathering likely broke Covid rules, says legal expert
The IndependentSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It comes after deputy prime minister Dominic Raab undermined No 10’s claim that Mr Johnson was working in the garden – saying the 15 May 2020 gathering was held “after” work had finished. It sounds a lot like a social gathering.” The barrister said Covid laws meant people were only allowed people to mix for work “where it could not reasonably be done at home”. The expert added: “I don’t really see how a social gathering, as Dominic Raab seems to have suggested it was, after work, would fall within that reasonable excuse.” Covid laws in place at the time of the 15 May 2020 mixing meant social gatherings of more than two people outdoors were banned. Mr Raab also defended the event, insisting it complied with social mixing rules during the first lockdown because the Downing Street garden is “used for work meetings”.
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