Five days after allegations emerged concerning his attendance at a lockdown-breaking drinks party, Sir Bernard Jenkin, one of the key figures investigating the alleged “Partygate” scandal involving UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has chosen to remain silent. This silence comes in the wake of a leaked invitation to the event in December 2020, which contradicts claims that it was a “work event.” According to the leaked invitation sent by his wife, Baroness Jenkin, the gathering was explicitly referred to as a “birthday drinks” celebration for her “favourite people.” Additionally, sources have reported that a report has been filed with the police and the Commons authorities, and it is understood that the report includes a list of attendees, including Sir Bernard and Baroness Jenkin, as well as Deputy Speaker Dame Eleanor Laing. While Sir Bernard denies any wrongdoing, his attendance at the gathering raises questions about the validity of his judgment on the Privileges Committee, which recently condemned Boris Johnson for misleading Parliament regarding gatherings at Downing Street during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event itself took place on December 8, 2020, at Dame Eleanor’s office when indoor socializing was banned in England. Although the invitation claimed that the event would be small and socially distanced, sources suggest that at least ten people were present in the room, disregarding social distancing guidelines. These revelations undermine the findings of the Privileges Committee and warrant an immediate investigation by Parliament. Sir Bernard and Dame Eleanor have yet to respond to requests for comment, and Scotland Yard is currently assessing reports of lockdown rule violations at the gathering. In a brief statement to the Guido Fawkes website, Sir Bernard denied attending any drinks parties during lockdown, while Dame Eleanor described the event as a business meeting but wasn’t certain if drinks were served. This ongoing scandal has damaged Boris Johnson’s credibility and has led to recommendations of his suspension from the Commons for 90 days by the Privileges Committee.
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