They spread the photo of Boris Johnson drinking alcohol with others during the 2020 lockout | The new controversy with the British Premier occurs in full anticipation of the Omicron variant

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, Is the target of new criticism when it comes to light this Monday Photo of his wife Gary Johnson and several of his staff drinking alcohol in Downing Street Garden in May 2020 During the first corona virus lock in the UK. Government spokesmen came out to underestimate the situation, saying it was a “working meeting” and not one of the many parties that created a political storm in the country.

Newspaper Defender A wide snapshot was released on its cover Boris Johnson sits with his wife Gary Symonds and two others at a table with glasses and a bottle of wine, as well as a cheese board. In the same photo, you can see another desk with four staff members at the official home on Downing Street, and in the distance, more people chatting with drinks in hand. At times when citizens have to maintain a social distance of two meters Only two more could be seen outside.

A government spokesman confirmed after a press conference that it was a staff meeting, in which precisely the then Minister of Health, Matt Hankok, warned the public that they should maintain distance even if good weather calls. “Business meetings were often held in the Downing Street garden during the summer months.”The officer explained that Johnson and his wife could use the area “legally” because it would happen to both a home and an office.

It was also known to be celebrated in recent days A Christmas celebration at the official residence a year ago, There were strict restrictions due to Govt-19. The opposition is demanding more and better explanations for Johnson’s behavior.

Labor Party’s “Number Two”, Angela Rainer, Noted that this photo makes it clear The Prime Minister “continues to show us that he does not care about the rules that apply to others.” Rainer added in a statement Defender That Picture “It is absolutely heartbreaking to see people going through the first wave of epidemic in the front row of our health service, Did not see loved ones seriously, endured loneliness, did not see funerals. “

Johnson has been accumulating tensions for weeks, such as controversy over a Christmas party or attempts to change parliamentary rules to prevent former congressman Owen Patterson from using his position to punish those who lobbied with ministries in support of a company he worked for. . The heavy setback for Johnson took place after him at the House of Commons on Tuesday Nearly 100 Conservative MPs will challenge their authority by voting against the introduction of health permits to enter major events in the UK..

Two days later, The Conservatives lost the English seat of North Shropshire in the election that called for Patterson’s resignation.. Liberal Party candidate Helen Morgan won with 47 percent of the vote Johnson was further weakened by 31 against the Tories and 12 by Labor and two years after their victory in the general election. The Conservative Prime Minister is approaching a no-confidence vote from his supporters, frustrated by the way he has handled the epidemic and exited Brexit. This led to a fishing conflict with France.