Fines for Prime Minister and Chancellor over 'party gate' should 'mark the end of their time in office' says MSP

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Lanarkshire politicians are calling for Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak after the pair were fined for having parties in Downing Street during lockdown.

It was revealed earlier today that the Metropolitan Police would be issuing them with fixed penalty notices following the so-called “Party-gate” affair.Monica Lennon, Central Scotland MSP, told how the two politicians were "chancers" and unfit to lead the UK Government.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android She told Lanarkshire Live : "The news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak will be fined for breaking Covid lockdown regulations by attending gatherings in Downing Street should mark the end of their time in office. "It's untenable that the people in charge of making the laws are lawbreakers.“While people across Lanarkshire were making huge sacrifices, missing out on funerals and unable to care for their loved ones, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak were partying in Downing Street.“These chancers are not fit to lead the country."Scottish Tory MPs and MSPs must put the people before party interests, and finally show Boris the door if he doesn't have the decency to resign immediately."Also reacting to today's news was Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley.