Interview with Boris Johnson on attending parties during lockdown

The speaker categorically denies being warned about any rule-breaking event. They reflect on attending a garden event, expressing regret and acknowledging that they should have acted differently. The speaker clarifies that they were not aware of any emails or verbal warnings about the event being against the rules, and they emphasize the need to wait for an official report for further clarity.

What was the speaker's main reason for attending the event?

• To announce a new policy

• To thank staff working on COVID

• To celebrate a personal achievement

• To host a social gathering

What does the speaker express regret about?

• Not attending the event

• Not inviting more people

• Allowing the event to develop as it did

• Sending out invitations

What does the speaker hope people will understand?

• The need for more events

• The reason for the delay in the report

• The circumstances they were operating in

• The importance of the event

What does the speaker claim about the warnings regarding the event?

• They were verbally warned multiple times

• They ignored the warnings

• They received several emails about it

• They were not warned at all

What is the speaker's stance on the email from Martin Reynolds?

• They ignored the email

• They never saw the email until recently

• They saw the email before the event

• They wrote the email themselves