Partygate Fallout: 24 Fines Dropped Over Tory Covid Rule Bust
Shockwaves hit the Tory camp as 24 fines are set to be handed out for blatant COVID rule breaches at a Conservative campaign party in London. The raucous “jingle and mingle” bash on December 14, 2020, organised by Shaun Bailey’s mayoral campaign, has sparked fury across the capital.
Shaun Bailey Forced to Quit Over Dance Floor Blunder
Lord Bailey faced the music after photos showed him dancing at the event, breaking tier-2 COVID rules that banned indoor mingling between households. The scandal cost him his seat on the London Assembly, with Bailey admitting he made a “serious error in judgement.” Despite resigning, he controversially snagged a peerage in Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list.
Tories Caught Out While London Stuck in Restrictions
Footage from the Tory HQ party revealed guests rubbing shoulders freely, ignoring the tier-2 ban on indoor social gatherings. Amongst the attendees was Tory aide Ben Mallett, who also landed an OBE in Johnson’s honours, raising eyebrows about who gets rewarded versus who faces fines.
Met Police Clamp Down With 24 Referrals For Fixed Penalties
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed 24 referrals will go to the ACRO Criminal Records Office for fixed penalty notices. This stern move underlines that no one is above the law—even Tory high-flyers caught partying through the pandemic.
