Downing Street insiders say Boris Johnson condoned parties by 'grabbing glass for himself' and reveal 'wine time Fridays'

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Downing Street insiders have described chaotic mid-lockdown parties in No 10 they felt were condoned by Boris Johnson - as he 'was grabbing a glass for himself'.

Three anonymous individuals have told BBC Panorama in detail what they witnessed at regular rule-breaking events during coronavirus restrictions.

Amid claims of 'wine time Fridays', one said: "There were bottles, empties, rubbish - in the bin, but overflowing - or indeed sometimes left on the table." Their evidence will heap further pressure on the Prime Minister ahead of the publication of the Sue Gray inquiry into “partygate”, which No 10 expects on Wednesday.

Party debris was left overnight for people arriving at work the next day to discover after staff crowded together and sat on each other’s laps at parties, according to the attendees.