A photograph of Boris Johnson enjoying wine and cheese alongside his wife and more than a dozen staff in the Downing Street garden was taken during a "work meeting", Number 10 has said.
The Guardian, which published the image, reports that it shows 19 people talking in groups outside Number 10 on May 15 2020.
The Prime Minister, his partner Carrie Johnson and his aides can be seen relaxing with glasses together. Mrs Johnson appears to be cradling new son Wilfred, who was born a month before. READ MORE: Boris Johnson 'considering three options including full lockdown' to curb spread of Omicron They appear to be observing little social distancing during the "work meeting" minutes after a press conference - where the public were once again
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