Ricky Gervais reacts to Downing Streets party scandal as he talks Afterlife final series, ITV News

The UK s leaders should not be trusted, comedian Ricky Gervais has said following the revelation that Downing Street staff were invited to a party in the garden of Number 10 during the nationwide lockdown. An email obtained by ITV News shows more than 100 staff were invited the event during May 2020 and Gervais said he understands the public s palpable anger. The comedian spoke to ITV News in the runup to the third and final series of Afterlife, his black comedy exploring grief. He stars as director, writer and lead actor Gervais plays Tony, a widower and newspaper reporter. Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: Get breaking news and more stories at Follow ITV News on Facebook: Follow ITV News on Twitter: Follow ITV News on Instagram: