Politics
PM supported Cummings ahead of public interest, Sturgeon says
Scotland’s First Minister accused the PM of risking public confidence in coronavirus guidelines by keeping his adviser in post.
Red Wall MPs “absolutely livid” at PM’s support for senior aide
Johnson faces Northern revolt as Red Wall MPs say move to defend Cummings "goes against everything we've been saying to our constituents".
Key lockdown adviser criticises Johnson’s defence of Cummings
Behavioural science expert Stephen Reicher says the country’s leadership has been compromised at a critical time.
Musician proposes ‘boo for Boris’ protest after PM defends Dominic Cummings
The tongue-in-cheek protest comes as Boris Johnson defends Dominic Cummings for allegedly breaking lockdown.
Boris Johnson facing party revolt over Dominic Cummings
Tories and political foes alike say the PM’s top adviser has to go after his breach of lockdown laws.
Just 3 Tory MPs support Cummings in backbench group – here’s who they are
It comes as Boris Johnson faces a revolt from within his party following moves to support his de facto chief-of-staff.
Boris defence of Cummings “an insult to sacrifices made by the British people” – Starmer
It comes as Starmer's net approval rating continues to soar as Johnson's slides.
The Prime Minister chooses to stands by, rather than stand up to Mr Cummings
Mr Johnson said he could “not mark down” Mr Cummings for the way he acted.
Boris Johnson to lead the daily Downing Street press conference
The Prime Minister has been noticeably absent of late.