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Boris Johnson’s chief communications adviser addressed the staff and handed out the awards on the night of the alleged Downing Street gala, understandably.
Jack Doyle, Director of Communications at No. 10, thanked the staff working there “as he does every week”.
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The political advisor generally responsible for Mr Johnson’s communications also presented the “Thanksgiving Awards” on the night of December 18, Sky News understands.
ITV News was the first to report Mr Doyle’s attendance on the evening of December 18, 2020.
Mr Doyle oversaw the communication strategy which saw Number 10 refuse for a week and a party on December 18, after the Daily Mirror first revealed the details.
After leaked footage of his Number 10 aides laughing at an event, Johnson tasked Cabinet Secretary Simon Case with an investigation into what happened and whether they were telling the truth.
Speaking in PMQs on Wednesday, the prime minister apologized and said he was “outraged” by the footage, but told MPs he had been “reassured time and time again” that no such gathering had taken place.
Allegra Stratton, one of the advisers seen in the video joking about the Christmas party, announced her resignation later that day.
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The footage, obtained by ITV News, is said to be a rehearsal for a television briefing from December 22 last year – four days after the alleged Christmas party at No. 10 took place.
Number 10’s top lieutenant is heard jokingly referring to a “business meeting” and a “cheese and wine” event.
London was placed under Level 3 restrictions on December 16, preventing households from mixing indoors.
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