Tell the police: Investigate the Downing Street parties
The Met Police should investigate now, before any further evidence can be destroyed.
Julian de Medeiros is a PhD candidate in International Relations at the University of Kent. He specializes in Turkish and Brazilian politics, and is currently researching state responses to protest movements in global swing states.
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