UK PM Johnson apologises for lockdown gathering


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  • Wednesday, 12 Jan 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks outside Downing Street in London, Britain, January 12, 2022. REUTERS/Paul Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologised to parliament on Wednesday for a "bring your own booze" gathering that was held at his official Downing Street residence during the first coronavirus lockdown.

Below are excerpts from Johnson's comments to the House of Commons:

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