CARLISLE MP John Stevenson has said 'appropriate action' will need to be taken if it is apparent the Prime Minister broke lockdown rules at the Downing Street Garden Party.

Boris Johnson told Parliament yesterday that when he went into the No 10 garden he "believed this was a work event", but in hindsight he should have sent everyone back inside.

The Prime Minister apologised to the public and acknowledged the 'rage' that they have felt towards him.

Civil Servant Sue Grey will now lead an inquiry into the event along with other alledged Number 10 parties.

Carlisle MP John Stevenson has said that he 'appreciates' the anger that many people up and down the country are facing

He said: “I can completely appreciate the emotions of people who are angered by the reports. I concur with their frustrations if it is as seems to be the case.

"If these events took place they should not have. I am not privy to the facts and people are keen to jump to conclusions however a senior civil servant will have a stringent look at the details and facts and will report accordingly.

"If it is as it appears then appropriate action will need to be taken.”