Tuesday 2 August 2022 03:03 PM Euro 2022: Boris Johnson goes out in Mayfair near England footballers' party trends now
Boris Johnson was spotted outside a club in Mayfair last night just half a mile away from where England's women footballers were enjoying a night out - despite the Prime Minister being unable to host them for a reception.
Mr Johnson was seen by photographers leaving the private member's club Loulou's in the exclusive area of London at around 10pm yesterday, just over an hour after Home Secretary Priti Patel was also spotted outside.
Witnesses reported seeing around six cars and up to 15 armed police officers outside the club, which is just a five minute drive away from Cirque le Soir where the England women's team were out celebrating last night.
Unlike other successful sporting teams, the Lionesses will not be honoured with a visit to 10 Downing Street this week despite their Euro 2022 victory on Sunday that secured the country's first major tournament title since 1966.
The Prime Minister's spokesman said yesterday that this was because Mr Johnson was attending the funeral of Northern Ireland peace process architect Lord Trimble yesterday and will then be on holiday from tomorrow.
Mr Johnson's office today refused to say why he could go to LouLou's but not meet the team, who held a victory party at Trafalgar Square yesterday afternoon before their contractual obligations ended and they go on holiday.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson can be seen with his head down in the back of a car outside Loulou's in Mayfair last night
England footballers (from left) Jill Scott, Lucy Bronze and Demi Stokes at Cirque le Soir nightclub in London last night
Former England footballer turned presenter Alex Scott (left) and current England star Keira Walsh (right) outside the club
England goalkeeper Mary Earps outside Cirque le Soir nightclub in London yesterday evening with a male companion
England footballers Lauren Hemp (left) and Jess Carter (right) outside Cirque le Soir nightclub in London yesterday
England footballer Hannah Hampton leaves Cirque le Soir in London yesterday evening with a male companion
Beth Mead (left) and Georgia Stanway (right) were out with their fellow England footballers at Cirque le Soir last night
England footballers Keira Walsh (left) and Nikita Parris (right) outside Cirque le Soir nightclub in London last night
Conservative leadership candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have both committed to hosting a reception for the victorious Lionesses at Number 10 if they are chosen to be the next prime minister.
Foreign Secretary Ms Truss has also promised to ensure the team are 'recognised for their historic victory in a suitable way', amid calls for them to be honoured.
A spokesman for the Truss campaign said: 'The Lionesses have been an inspiration to our nation.
'Liz will host a reception in No 10 if she is prime minister in September and her government would ensure the Lionesses are recognised for
