British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday offered “apology” before the British Parliament for having attending what he thought was a “work event” at Downing Street Gardens on May 20, 2020, in full lockdown. “I want to apologize. I know that millions of citizens of this country have made tremendous sacrifices over the last 18 months. I know the suffering they go through, without being able to mourn their relatives, without being able to live their lives the way they want or do the things they love,” said the Tory leader, reiterating that “I should have done something. different.” .

Amid growing criticism and calls for him to consider keeping his position, Johnson create an account for the first time in a control session in the Commons for a party held at a time when the entire country complies with strict rules imposed by its Executive, which limit social contact.

Likewise, it has been recognized that, even if the event has been adjusted to the imposed restrictions It was because of the pandemic, he should have understood that “millions” of people would not think the same. In this context, it has been shown that unable to anticipate investigation findings opened by parties who are alleged to have happened on Downing Street during the pandemic, but he has shown that he knows that there are things the Government needs to do. “just” doesn’t do “right”, where he has ensured that he must “take responsibility.”

Johnson has ended his speech asking for “heartfelt forgiveness” to the House of Commons and to people who were unable to be with their loved ones at the time, while acknowledging that “millions” of people have suffered during the pandemic and understanding the “outrage” that citizens may feel against your Government if they believe that people who decide the rules don’t follow them “properly”, the BBC has put together.

‘Prime Prime’ back in the spotlight for information pointing to a celebration party on Downing Street that invited a hundred people. Each guest was required to bring his own drink, and according to witnesses, Johnson and his wife, Carrie, were among those in attendance. The Metropolitan Police has opened an investigation into alleged “violations” of rules imposed in light of the pandemic.

This is not the first time Johnson government takes criticism to throw a party in the toughest times of the pandemic. On 18 December 2020, as another lockdown was imposed in the UK, a party was held which was attended by “dozens” of people. Official doctrine then forbids gatherings indoors except for members of the same family and limits contact as much as possible.