BREAKING Fifty Partygate fines handed out after police investigation into Downing Street

Police have dished out 50 fines following an investigation into Downing Street parties.

 In Pictures via Getty Images Police have said they have issued 50 fines following the Partygate allegations

A Met Police spokesperson said: "As of Tuesday, 12 April 2022 we have made over 50 referrals for fixed penalty notices (FPN) to the ACRO Criminal Records Office for breaches of Covid-19 regulations who following the referral issue the FPNs to the individual.

"We are making every effort to progress this investigation at speed, this includes continuing to assess significant amounts of investigative material from which further referrals may be made to ACRO [Criminal Records Office]."

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