UK PM apologises to parliament for breaching COVID-19 rules

Boris Johnson makes an apology in parliament for breaking COVID-19 rules

Boris Johnson makes an apology in parliament for breaking COVID-19 rules Source: AAP / UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a parliamentary apology for breaching COVID-19 rules by attending an illegal party at Number 10 Downing Street during the lockdown.

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