Treasury defends ‘impromptu’ drinks party after Sunak’s autumn budget
by Tom Ambrose from World news | The Guardian on (#5SY0S)
Staff celebrated chancellor's autumn spending review with wine and beer during lockdown, while pubs and bars were shuttered
The Treasury has been forced to defend officials holding an impromptu" drinks party to celebrate Rishi Sunak's autumn spending review during lockdown.
A spokesperson insisted it was a small number" of staff who celebrated around their desks, despite reports putting the number closer to two dozen civil servants at the event.
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