More than two-thirds of Brits think Dominic Cummings broke lockdown rules by driving to Durham while in self-isolation, with more than half believing he should resign, a snap poll has found tonight. The survey of 3,707 adults, carried out by YouGov today, found just 28 per cent think he should stay on, and another 20 … Read more
Ministers squirmed tonight as they denied Dominic Cummings broke lockdown rules when he drove 260 miles to his parents’ home while in coronavirus self-isolation. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told the Downing Street briefing that the No10 chief had the ‘full support’ of Boris Johnson, as he faced a barrage of questions. Mr Shapps insisted Mr … Read more
Timeline of Cummings’ lockdown row March 23: As the coronavirus crisis escalates, the UK is placed into lockdown with strict limitations on travel. The Government guidelines state: ‘You should not be visiting family members who do not live in your home.’ Those in a household with symptoms must ‘stay at home and not leave the … Read more
London is poised to lead the nation out of lockdown with a European-style ‘cafe culture’ as its crucial R rate shows its the healthiest in England Downing Street confirmed London could be the first to move out of lockdown Ministers launched Transition Board for city to coordinate easing restrictions Board will be co-chaired by London … Read more
London is poised to lead the nation out of lockdown with a European-style ‘cafe culture’ as its crucial R rate shows its the healthiest in England Downing Street confirmed London could be the first to move out of lockdown Ministers launched Transition Board for city to coordinate easing restrictions Board will be co-chaired by London … Read more
Britain is urged to stand up to China as Beijing flexes its muscles in Hong Kong in latest threat to democratic freedoms Campaigners warned new security law would see the former British territory’s citizens put at risk Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement called on Downing Street to stand up to Beijing over the sweeping changes Critics … Read more
Dominic Cummings was investigated by police for breaking lockdown rules while self-isolating from coronavirus symptoms after he was spotted at his parents’ Durham home – more than 250 miles away from his London residence Top Downing Street aide was probed after witnesses spotted him in North East He was pictured running out of Number 10 … Read more
Dominic Cummings is investigated by police for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules as he’s seen at his parents’ home in Durham – more than 250 miles away from his London residence By Jack Elsom For Mailonline Published: 20:14 BST, 22 May 2020 | Updated: 20:23 BST, 22 May 2020 Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings was … Read more
London’s 8.9million people could be released from lockdown earlier than other parts of the country if the city’s infection and deaths rates continue to fall at a faster rate, it was revealed today. The ‘R’ virus reproduction value has dropped to 0.4 in the capital and data yesterday revealed it hasn’t had more than 100 … Read more
Commuters packed onto Tube services in London this morning after Downing Street claimed that passenger numbers are up by 25 per cent on last week. Pictures this morning show people riding underground trains on the Central Line during peak times, in some cases unable to practice social distancing. Though some Tube riders are wearing face masks … Read more