Despite the harsh rules, Downing Street scheduled 'wine-time Fridays' into the electronic calendars of 50 No 10 staff every week between 4pm and 7pm. December 18, 2020: ANOTHER CHRISTMAS PARTY Downing Street staffers allegedly hold their own festive party, with the PM not in attendance. But there appears to be no escape from the slew of allegations about lockdown breaches in Downing Street. It is understood the apology was made through 'usual channels' - between officials in Downing Street and the Palace - rather than personally. 'I decided then that if the Prime Minister was not capable of exercising the right kind of judgment, then we had to have another prime minister.'

Source: The Times January 16, 2022 00:44 UTC