Cabinet Minister Michael Gove says HE has driven to test his eyesight after PM’s aide Dominic Cummings claims he drove on a 60-mile round trip to Durham beauty spot with wife and child in the car ‘to check his vision’ Cummings made 60 mile round trip beauty spot with wife Mary and their son He … Read more
A Government minister has resigned over Dominic Cummings’ lockdown trip to Durham, delivering a massive blow to Boris Johnson and Downing Street. Douglas Ross, the Minister for Scotland and a Tory whip, announced this morning he is quitting the frontbench because he was unconvinced by Mr Cummings’ defence of the journey. Mr Ross said in … Read more
PAUL THOMAS on… Dominic Cummings’ trip north By Paul Thomas For The Daily Mail Published: 02:36 BST, 26 May 2020 | Updated: 02:36 BST, 26 May 2020 Advertisement To order a print of this Paul Thomas cartoon or one by Pugh, visit Mailpictures.newsprints.co.uk or call 0191 6030 178. Share or comment on this article:
How apt that it was perfect barbecue weather when Dominic Cummings appeared in the Downing Street garden for his media grilling. The senior government adviser had been marinating in a sauce of molten opprobrium since his illicit lockdown dash to Durham became public news. He had also been highly seasoned by the chilli rage of … Read more
A double bill of Westminster drama yesterday. Statements from both Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson. Contrition in short supply from both players. Were it a play we could have called it No Regrets: A Tragedy in Two Parts. For Act One we were treated to Dominic Cummings’ statement on his recent lockdown controversy. News that … Read more
Rebellious Conservative MPs are piling pressure on Downing Street to remove Dominic Cummings – after the controversial press conference over his 260-mile trip to Durham. Mr Cummings, 48, faced an hour-long live television grilling tonight where he attempted to mount a defence of his decision to drive from London to County Durham with his son and Covid-carrying wife. … Read more
Boris Johnson admitted his top aide Dominic Cummings had created ‘confusion, anger and pain’ tonight as he again defended him from fury over his breach of lockdown rules. The Prime Minister said Mr Cummings had acted ‘legally’ at tonight’s Downing Street news conference as senior ministers rallied around the beleaguered strategist, but added repeatedly: ‘You … Read more
Dominic Cummings had an ‘air of low-key humility’ today while his discomfort level ‘increased at the mention of Barnard Castle’, a body language expert has revealed. Judi James said the Prime Minister’s top aide appeared nervous and uncomfortable as he addressed the nation this afternoon after facing calls to resign over accusations he ignored coronavirus rules to … Read more
Dominic Cummings finally gave the world his account of his lockdown-busting trip to the north of England tonight. The Downing Street backroom fixer was thrust into the limelight as he faced an hour-long live television grilling. In it he attempted to mount a defence of his decision to drive 260 miles from London to County Durham … Read more
Dominic Cummings today refused to apologise for driving 260 miles to Durham during the coronavirus lockdown as he claimed he had always behaved ‘reasonably and legally’ amid growing calls for the PM’s top aide to be sacked. Mr Cummings said his decision to travel to the city to stay in a cottage on his parents’ land … Read more