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Met Police will ‘make contact’ with attendees over alleged Covid breaches after Tory Christmas party

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At least seven Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated over bets on the timing of the General Election.
Scotland Yard had previously indicated that six officers were under investigation, including one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s protection team who was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Police officers are to speak to two people who attended a gathering at the Conservative Party headquarters over “alleged breaches” of Covid laws.

Images this week revealed that campaign staff held a Christmas party at Conservative offices in London last year, when the country was under tough restrictions banning indoor socialising. 

The Metropolitan Police said it was aware a gathering took place in Matthew Parker Street in London on 14 December last year.

This is the same day ex-Mayor of London candidate Shaun Bailey and his team were pictured at a gathering, dressed up, drinking alcohol and with catered food.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Officers will be making contact with two people who attended in relation to alleged breaches of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations.”