So, now the Department of Education admits to a gathering as well
'It was first revealed by the Daily Mirror last night, which said up to two dozen staff of former Education Secretary Gavin Williamson got together for drinks and canapes in the office on 10 December.
At the time, London was in Tier 2 restrictions which banned any indoor household mixing.
The department has admitted that a "gathering" was held for those who were already in the office and couldn't work from home.
"Drinks and snacks were brought by those attending and no outside guests or supporting staff were invited or present," a spokeswoman said.
"While this was work-related, looking back we accept it would have been better not to have gathered in this way at that particular time."''
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/59575030