EXC: Tory MP Tobias Ellwood attended a Christmas dinner with *27 guests* at a private members club in Mayfair on Tuesday


The Iraq Britain Business Council on its website described the event at the Cavalry and Guards Club in Piccadilly as its "Christmas party" 
But Mr Ellwood insists it was a "business meeting" so was allowed under Tier 2 restrictions that applied at the time

But Mr Ellwood insists it was a "business meeting" so was allowed under Tier 2 restrictions that applied at the time
Mr Ellwood gave a speech at the event and then says he was "introduced to business people... It was a proper business function"
The Commons defence committee chair says there were no Christmas crackers and when asked if turkey was served for the meal said: "No I don't think so"
The Commons defence committee chair says there were no Christmas crackers and when asked if turkey was served for the meal said: "No I don't think so"
Unsurprisingly the reference to the event as a "Christmas Party" was swiftly removed from the website after I called Mr Ellwood to ask about it
Oooops... looks like they've forgotten to delete all the references to the event as a "Christmas Party"

Here’s Tobias Ellwood in the Commons *a day before the dinner* warning that allowing families to meet at Christmas “could be very dangerous indeed" and risks a "third wave”

