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Angry Tory MPs accused the Met of 'poor judgment' and 'constant flip-flopping' over Partygate last night.
Scotland Yard was urged to be more transparent about its probe ahead of local elections.
MPs also criticised the force for prolonging the crisis by issuing fines event-by-event in a 'drip drip' fashion rather than in one go.
The Met announced on Tuesday that Boris Johnson, his wife Carrie and Rishi Sunak would be given fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for attending an impromptu celebration of his birthday in Downing Street during lockdown.
But Tory MPs rounded on the Met yesterday, demanding more information about its investigation and questioning the timing of the fines.
Local elections will take place on May 5 and postal votes are due to be sent out soon. Tory MP Brendan Clarke-Smith said the Met should explain their decisions to fine some people and not others who broke lockdown rules.
Boris Johnson delivers a statement at Chequers following the announcement that he and Chancellor Rishi Sunak will be fined over Partygate scandal
Scotland Yard was urged to be more transparent about its probe ahead of local elections. (Pictured: Met Police officer talks to protestor outside Downing Street on Wednesday)
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jane Connors
The Scotland Yard officer leading the Partygate investigation was embroiled in the row over the policing of the Sarah Everard vigil.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jane Connors defended officers after
