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Boris Johnson Accused Of Taking British Public "For Fools"

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Photos appear to show British Prime Minister toasting at lockdown gathering

Boris Johnson has been accused of taking the British public "for fools" and lying to Parliament.

Photos obtained by ITV News appear to show him raising a glass at a Number 10 gathering during lockdown.

The Liberal Democrats are calling for a watchdog to investigate why police didn't fine the British Prime Minister for the event in November 2020, despite having access to the images.

Mr. Johnson denied it even happened, just a few months ago.

The British Labour Party's Deputy Leader, Angela Rayner, says it's "astonishing" he got away with it:

London's mayor wants the Metropolitan Police to explain their decisions over the so-called partygate scandal, after more photos were released of a lockdown gathering.

Sadiq Khan is questioning why that did not trigger a fine:

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