Boris Johnson pays Covid fine and apologises for lockdown breach - full interview

The Prime Minister acknowledges receiving a fixed penalty notice for a breach of COVID rules during a brief gathering on his birthday. He apologizes and explains his schedule on that day, emphasizing that it did not occur to him that the gathering was a breach. He respects the police's findings and commits to focusing on public priorities. In response to press questions, he takes responsibility for the culture in Downing St and outlines changes made. He reiterates his commitment to delivering for the country and addressing current challenges.

What event led to the speaker receiving a fixed penalty notice?

• A public speech in Downing Street

• A gathering in the cabinet room on his birthday

• A meeting with the Cabinet committee

• A visit to a school in Hemel Hempstead

What does the speaker express understanding of in relation to the public's reaction?

• The public's support for his actions

• The public's confusion about the rules

• The public's anger at his rule breach

• The public's indifference to the event

What is one of the priorities the speaker mentions for the British people?

• Expanding the military

• Strengthening the economy

• Increasing public holidays

• Reducing taxes

How does the speaker respond to being the first serving Prime Minister found to have broken the law?

• He denies the allegations

• He blames his staff

• He resigns immediately

• He apologizes and commits to his mandate

What does the speaker take responsibility for in Downing Street?

• The financial management

• The culture and behavior

• The architectural design

• The security protocols

What steps does the speaker mention have been taken in Downing Street?

• Reducing working hours

• Increasing the number of meetings

• Transforming the organization

• Hiring more officials

What does the speaker claim about his initial understanding of the rules?

• He acted in good faith

• He misunderstood them

• He knowingly broke them

• He ignored them