Yesterday an official probe found that Tory donor Lord Brownlow initially covered the cost, but the PM was "not aware" of it.
The failure was “a result of his lack of knowledge and in no way deliberate”, a report found.
The long-delayed judgement said a "significant failing" had taken place, but ultimately exonerated the prime minister.
The First Minister went on to claim the deal would be a “betrayal” of British farmers.
"Boris sometimes seems affronted when criticised for what amounts to a gross failure of responsibility."
"My preference, Secretary of State, is for honesty and straightforward evidence. I would welcome that from you."
James Fletcher told LBC that Cummings is "about getting things he cares about done", not political allegiances.
"At a time of rising antisemitism and Islamophobia, I am appalled that the British government seems happy to smile for the cameras with a man like this."
"People may not love Cummings but he is 100 per cent correct that there was no shield."
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