What it means…

The excessive consumption of alcohol is not appropriate in a professional workplace at any time.

Steps must be taken to ensure that every Government department has a clear and robust policy in place covering the consumption of alcohol in the workplace.

Johnson has repeatedly claimed that he and No10 staff were doing everything they could to help the country through the pandemic.

Ms Gray shows how during this crucial time there was a drinking culture in Downing Street that had clearly got out of hand. Her comments again point to Johnson’s chaotic and free-wheeling approach to the job.