I have no doubt that BJ was aware of, and has admitted attending at least one "gathering". IMHO he was not when elected as leader, nor now, a person of great integrity. He clearly has some real talents, but I would not mourn his departure.
Personally I am not particularly offended by a socially distanced after work event - 40 folk in half an acre of No. 10 garden who may anyway have spent much of the day inside working together. I do however understand why some would be upset and angry.
A senior civil servant, apparently respected by both sides of the political divide, has been appointed to investigate. Justice should consider the evidence and pass judgement accordingly.
However, it seems the media and political opposition (predictably) prefer to rely upon stirring public opinion and disclosures by those whose behaviour has been contemptible.
Even Keir Starmer, a very senior lawyer, who had previously acknowledged that judgement should be based on the evidence, could not contain himself. All far from edifying.
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