Investigation Launched After Video Emerges

The Metropolitan Police, commonly known as Scotland Yard, has issued 24 fines for a Christmas party held at Conservative HQ in violation of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The investigation was launched after a video surfaced showing staff working on Shaun Bailey's London Mayoral campaign at the event.

Boozy Festive Do on December 14, 2020

Staff members were captured on camera dancing and enjoying the party on December 14, 2020. The event took place despite the strict lockdown measures in place at the time.

Peer in the House of Lords Steps Down

Following the incident, Shaun Bailey, who is now a peer in the House of Lords, stepped down from his role on the London Assembly the following year.

Metropolitan Police Statement

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said, "The Met has now concluded one of its investigations into a number of potential breaches of the Covid regulations opened in July 2023. The first was a re-opening of the investigation concerning an event in Matthew Parker Street on 14 December 2020 following new evidence being made available to officers. Having assessed that new evidence, the Met has made 24 referrals for fixed penalty notices (FPNs) to the ACRO Criminal Records Office for breaches of Covid-19 regulations. The second investigation related to a gathering in Parliament at an event on 8 December 2020 continues."

Alleged Gathering Involving Tory MP

The ongoing investigation also involves an alleged gathering at Parliament on December 8, 2020, which reportedly involved Tory MP Sir Bernard Jenkin.