Ex-Durham police chief blasts ‘self-privileged’ Dominic Cummings and ministers for defending him

Police in Durham will investigate fresh reports they have recieved about Dominic Cummings in the past few days since the news first broke that he travelled 260 miles to a family home in the county during lockdown.   The probe follows a request from the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner Steve White who has demanded ANPR … Read more

Dominic Cummings delivers statement in Downing Street Rose Garden

Dominic Cummings this afternoon faced an unprecedented grilling from reporters in the Downing Street Rose Garden over claims he broke coronavirus lockdown rules by travelling to Durham as Boris Johnson faced growing pressure to sack his top aide.  In an extraordinary development, the unelected adviser delivered a public statement on his conduct which has plunged … Read more

Dominic Cummings delivers statement in Downing Street Rose Garden

Dominic Cummings this afternoon faced an unprecedented grilling from reporters in the Downing Street Rose Garden over claims he broke coronavirus lockdown rules by travelling to Durham as Boris Johnson faced growing pressure to sack his top aide.  In an extraordinary development, the unelected adviser delivered a public statement on his conduct which has plunged … Read more

Dominic Cummings Scandal: British Press divided over response

Britain’s newspapers today gave a mixed reception to Boris Johnson’s decision to back his chief aide Dominic Cummings last night.  The Guardian and The Mirror have continued calls for the under-fire adviser’s head to roll, but The Sun and The Times have approached the scandal with a more measured response. The Daily Mail has said Mr … Read more

Retired teacher holds Dominic Cummings’ fate in his hands after spotting him 30 MILES from home

He is the most powerful unelected figure in the Government, but Dominic Cummings’ future as Boris Johnson’s indispensable Svengali could rest in the hands of a retired chemistry teacher.  Robin Lees and his walk in Barnard Castle on April 12 could prove pivotal in forcing the Prime Minister’s hand despite his astonishing defence of his friend, … Read more

Ex-Durham police chief blasts ‘self-privileged’ Dominic Cummings and ministers for defending him

A former chief constable has slammed Dominic Cummings and ministers defending him as ‘self privileged’ amid unrest from Durham Police officers who are said to be frustrated with the government’s version of events. After a weekend of MPs and the public calling for Mr Cummings’ resignation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser yesterday … Read more

British Press is divided over response to Dominic Cummings scandal

Britain’s newspapers have given a mixed reception to Boris Johnson’s decision to back his chief aide Dominic Cummings last night.  The Guardian and The Mirror have continued calls for the under-fire adviser’s head to roll, but The Sun and The Times have approached the scandal with a more measured response. The Daily Mail has said Mr … Read more

DOMINIC LAWSON: Clean undies, candles… An unmissable guide to life after lockdown 

As Britons prepare for the end of lockdown, after months of isolation at home, I thought it might be helpful to offer a guide to various terms which have fallen into disuse and which some of you might have forgotten ever existed.  Tie: Traditionally, an item of clothing by which the management class distinguished themselves … Read more

Doctor says he will QUIT if Dominic Cummings does not go

‘Dominic Cummings spits in the face of all our efforts, the whole NHS’: Doctor says he will QUIT if PM’s aide does not go as another medic says she wouldn’t have ‘dreamed of travelling the length of country to sort out some child care’ Top Downing Street aide facing backlash over travelling from London to … Read more

Doctor says he will QUIT if Dominic Cummings does not go

‘Dominic Cummings spits in the face of all our efforts, the whole NHS’: Doctor says he will QUIT if PM’s aide does not go as another medic says she wouldn’t have ‘dreamed of travelling the length of country to sort out some child care’ Top Downing Street aide facing backlash over travelling from London to … Read more