More than 50 fines issued over Downing Street partygate probe

Scotland Yard said it was “making every effort to progress this investigation at speed”, with the possibility of more fines to come

The Metropolitan Police have issued an update on how many fines have been referred as part of the partygate probe (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Police investigating allegations of lockdown parties held in Downing Street and Whitehall have now made more than 50 referrals for fines.

At least 30 more fixed penalty notices will be issued by the ACRO Criminal Records Office, the Metropolitan Police said in its latest update on Operation Hillman, which is looking into breaches of Covid-19 regulations.