London police issued fines to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak for violating anti-covid restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, on June 19, 2020, Johnson celebrated his birthday with a party in the government building, violating the lockdown announced by him.

As the head of the British government said on Tuesday, April 12, he has already paid a fine and apologizes for what happened.

Johnson became the first British Prime Minister to be punished for breaking the law in office. He also refused to resign, as demanded by the opposition.

The first reports of parties taking place at the government building on Downing Street, despite the strict anti-COVID rules in place at the time, appeared in December 2021.

Johnson's birthday celebration on June 19, 2020 was reportedly attended by up to 30 guests. A lockdown was in effect in the country, and groups of no more than six people were allowed to gather outdoors. According to a Downing Street spokeswoman, Johnson attended the celebration for less than ten minutes.

In total, according to the BBC, police are investigating violations of quarantine restrictions at 12 gatherings on Downing Street and other government buildings. More than 50 fines have already been issued.