Moore ‘disappointed’ in Boris after Number 10 party fiasco

Southport MP, and Conservative backbencher, Damien Moore, says he was “disappointed at the clear lapse in judgement” of the Prime Minister.

In a statement on his social media he said: “I do not in any way support anyone blatantly breaking the Covid rules” but that he awaited the outcome of the internal inquiry by senior official Sue Gray into a series of alleged parties held during lockdown in No 10 and Whitehall.

He said: “Today, I was in the Chamber to hear the Prime Minister confirm that he attended the gathering on 20 May 2020.

“I am extremely disappointed at this clear lapse in judgement. I recognise his apology, and will await the outcome of the investigation being led by Sue Grey, which the Prime Minister has rightly said he will take responsibility for. The Government has promised to update Parliament as developments occur, and I will continue to follow these closely.

“Let me be clear: I do not in any way support anyone blatantly breaking the Covid rules, which were put in place to protect us all, and which most of us followed throughout the pandemic. 

“My unwavering commitment as Southport’s Member of Parliament is to this town and to those who live here. I will always support those who follow the rules and keep us all safe.”