downing street in the middle of the coronavirus lockdown. it follows a week of denials from the government that such a party had ever taken place. at the event, guests are reported to have enjoyed cheese and wine, and taken part in a secret santa and party games. london had moved into tier 3 restrictions that meant indoor social gatherings were banned and only six people could meet in outdoor public spaces. government guidance specifically banned work christmas lunches or parties. number 10 has insisted that no party took place and all rules were followed. it comes as whitehall sources told the bbc an announcement on tighter coronavirus restrictions could be imminent. my colleague, jo coburn, is in westminster. it is in westminster. was very lively and heated pmq but it was very lively and heated pmqs, but a lot of questions still for the prime minister? but a lot of questions still for the prime minister? yes, absolutely. i am standing prime minister? yes, absolutely. i am standing