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Coverage dated April 11, 2022

UK government: Johnson to be fined over lockdown parties

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The “partygate” scandal has seen dozens of officials investigated over allegations that the UK government flouted its own pandemic restrictions.

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  1. Washington Times

    Johnson, Treasury chief to be fined over lockdown parties (opens Washington Times)

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    U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office said Tuesday that he and Treasure Chief Rishi Sunak will be fined by police for breaching COVID-19 regulations following allegations of lockdown parties at government offices.

  2. WQAD

    UK government: Johnson to be fined over lockdown parties (opens WQAD)

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    The “partygate” scandal has seen dozens of officials investigated over allegations that the UK government flouted its own pandemic restrictions.

  3. Al Jazeera

    UK’s Johnson and Sunak to be fined over lockdown parties (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Police say they have issued dozens of penalty notices in relation to ‘Partygate’ scandal.

  4. Forbes

    U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Will Be Fined Over Covid Lockdown Parties (opens Forbes)

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    British Chancellor Rishi Sunak will also face fines.

  5. KTVZ Bend

    Boris Johnson to be fined by police over lockdown-breaking parties at UK government premises (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Ivana Kottasová and Amy Cassidy, CNN Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his finance minister Rishi Sunak have been told they will be fined by police over lockdown-breaking parties held on UK government premises, a Downing Street spokesperson told CNN on Tuesday.

  6. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    UK's Johnson, Treasury head to be fined for lockdown parties (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office says he and Treasury Chief Rishi Sunak will be fined by police for breaching COVID-19 regulations following allegations of lockdown parties at government offices.

  7. NBC10 Philadelphia

    UK PM Johnson and Finance Minister Sunak Fined for Covid Lockdown Breaches (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak are set to be fined by police for breaching Covid-19 lockdown laws, the government said Tuesday.

  8. Breitbart News

    Boris Johnson, Sunak Fined over 'Partygate' Lockdown Violations (opens Breitbart News)

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    Boris Johnson's office said he will be issued a fine over allegations of lockdown parties at government offices.

  9. Los Angeles Times

    U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office says he will be fined over lockdown parties (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    London police say they're issuing 30 more penalty notices in relation to the 'Partygate' scandal. Treasury Chief Rishi Sunak will also be fined.

  10. NBC News

    Boris Johnson to be fined by U.K. police over Covid lockdown parties (opens NBC News)

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    The British prime minister will be hit with a fixed penalty notice for breaking lockdown rules at the height of the country's Covid-19 outbreak.

  11. The Conversation US

    Boris Johnson fined by police over partygate – what happens next? (opens The Conversation US)

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    The British prime minister, his wife and the chancellor of the exchequer are all in legal trouble over lockdown gatherings.

  12. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: Downing Street Says Boris Johnson Will Be Fined For COVID Lockdown Parties (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak have been informed they will be fined by London's Metropolitan Police

  13. France 24

    UK's Johnson, Sunak fined over 'Partygate' (opens France 24)

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    UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and finance minister Rishi Sunak are to be fined for breaching Covid-19 lockdown laws in what has become known as the "Partygate" scandal, prompting calls on Tuesday f…

  14. France 24

    UK’s Johnson to be fined over Downing Street lockdown parties (opens France 24)

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    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson and UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak are to receive fines for breaching strict coronavirus lockdown rules, government statem…

  15. Deutsche Welle

    UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to be fined over 'partygate' | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Finance Minister Rishi Sunak are to be fined by police for breaking COVID-19 lockdown rules.

  16. Tucson

    UK's Boris Johnson to be fined over lockdown parties (opens Tucson)

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    U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said he will be issued a fine for breaching COVID-19 regulations following allegations of lockdown parties.

  17. Insider

    Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to be fined for attending lockdown-breaking parties (opens Insider)

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    The London Met Police have been investigating 12 events held by government officials that may have broken lockdown rules, known as "partygate."

  18. The Guardian

    Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak fined for breaking lockdown laws (opens The Guardian)

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    PM and chancellor have received fixed-penalty fines for attending an illegal gathering at No 10

  19. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    UK's Johnson says he paid a police fine for lockdown parties (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he paid a fine by police for breaching COVID-19 regulations following allegations of lockdown parties at government offices. His office said his wife, Carrie,

  20. New York Times

    Boris Johnson Will Be Fined for Breaking U.K. Lockdown Rules (opens New York Times)

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    The British prime minister and the chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, are among those caught in a police investigation.

  21. CBS News

    U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson fined for breaking his own COVID rules (opens CBS News)

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    The treasury chief, Britain's 2nd highest government official, was also among those fined for attending parties during the height of England's coronavirus lockdown.

  22. The Guardian

    Lockdown party fines: what next for Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak? (opens The Guardian)

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    How did this all begin and will Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have to resign?

  23. Delaware Public Media

    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be fined over COVID lockdown parties (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    The British leader's office says he will be fined for breaching COVID regulations following allegations of lockdown parties at government offices. It's unclear how much Johnson will be fined.

  24. WTOP Washington DC

    UK government: Prime Minister Boris Johnson to be fined over lockdown parties (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    LONDON (AP) — UK government: Prime Minister Boris Johnson to be fined over lockdown parties.

  25. Fox News

    Boris Johnson to be fined over lockdown parties, UK government says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office said Tuesday he and Treasury chief Rishi Sunak will be fined for breaching COVID-19 regulations following allegations of lockdown parties at government offices.

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