Boris Johnson alleged to have had birthday party gathering during lockdown 

Up to 30 people may have attended the gathering

Boris Johnson. File Picture:PA

Boris Johnson is facing fresh allegations of breaking coronavirus rules after it emerged a gathering to wish him a happy birthday was held inside No 10 during the first lockdown.

Downing Street said staff only “gathered briefly” in the Cabinet Room after a meeting, after a report from ITV News suggested up to 30 people attended what it described as a birthday party.