Originally Posted by OLD BOY

He was fined because he was unexpectedly presented with a birthday cake by the people he worked with. He thanked them and then got back to work.

He has not been fined for those other matters you mention, as you well know.

By the way, drinking while working does not constitute a party. You may not approve of drinking while at work, but it has been going on a long time and that does not amount to a breach of the Covid rules.

Kier Starmer had a beer at the pub in his break, but everyone seems to think that was OK. Why?