was evidence that those involved new or ought to have known that what they were doing was an offence, where not investigating would significantly undermine the law, and where there was little ambiguity around the absence of any reasonable defence. the met has been heavily criticised for not investigating earlier but has waited for the cabinet office to gather evidence first and has now decided it should actively investigate some of the alleged parties. but what about the officers who work in downing street every day? didn t they notice the events when they were happening? it sounds like there was a culture of lawbreaking parties, rather than a single one off event. we have heard reports of suitcases of drink clanking through security. surely some officers were concerned about
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for the cabinet office to gather evidence first and has now decided it should actively investigate some of the alleged parties. but what about the officers who work in downing street every day? didn t they notice the events when they were happening? it sounds like there was a culture of lawbreaking parties, rather than a single one off event. we have heard reports of suitcases of drink clanking through security. surely some officers were concerned about what they were seeing at the time? cressida dick would not comment on that today except to say that if it was relevant it would be included in the investigation. even two months into the first lockdown, police had still been actively patrolling public spaces, making sure nobody was mixing with people outside their household, so there remains a worry about double standards. there is no question, there is a huge level of public concern about this and no matter