Dominic Cummings’ uncle and retired judge Sir John Laws, 74, ‘dies after coronavirus diagnosis’ Sir John Laws, 74, died with Covid-19 following a serious three-week illness He first tested negative for the virus, suffering with sepsis and other problems Sir John Laws was also the brother of Dominic Cummings’ mother, Morag He was considered one of … Read more
Boris Johnson’s top aide Dominic Cummings is in self-isolation today after developing coronavirus symptoms over the weekend. The No10 chief has gone into quarantine just days after the Prime Minister became the most senior UK politician to test positive for the disease. Mr Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock are both working remotely after they were … Read more
Now No10 chief Dominic Cummings goes into self-isolation with coronavirus symptoms – days after Boris Johnson tested positive Downing Street chief Dominic Cummings goes into quarantine with symptoms Self-isolation comes days after Boris Johnson was diagnosed with coronavirus News will fuel fears the disease is running riot through the heart of government Health Secretary Matt … Read more
Dominic Cummings was spotted running out of Downing Street this morning – shortly after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced he had tested positive for coronavirus. The No 10 senior adviser looked to be in a hurry as he dashed out of the front door down towards the residence’s back gate. Viewers joked that Mr Cummings … Read more
Downing Street fury over ‘let OAPs die’ accusation: No 10 angrily denies claims that Dominic Cummings said pensioners should be sacrificed to coronavirus to protect the economy By Larisa Brown Political Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 22:02 GMT, 22 March 2020 | Updated: 00:25 GMT, 23 March 2020 Downing Street last night angrily denied claims … Read more
Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings once pinned a political rival to a wall and threatened them, a new documentary claims. The BBC programme is the first in-depth look at the controversial former director of the Vote Leave campaign and pulls together interviews from more than 20 Cummings’s supporters and critics. Taking Control: The Dominic Cummings … Read more
Former Tory minister warns Boris Johnson will never overcome the north-south divide if he allows Dominic Cummings too much power George Freeman will warn Boris he will never succeed in ‘levelling up’ country Mr Freeman will make his incendiary comments in response to today’s Budget Dominic Cummings criticised for his top-down approach to government By Daniel Martin Policy … Read more
Ministerial adviser who confronted No10 chief Dominic Cummings over ‘unkind’ jibes during reshuffle is forced out of her government post two weeks later Lynn Davidson has left her post as adviser to Defence Secretary Ben Wallace The ‘Spad’ had rebuked Dominic Cummings over lack of ‘kindness’ to staff Sajid Javid quit last month after ultimatum … Read more
Rebecca Long-Bailey declares Labour will go ‘toe-to-toe’ against Boris Johnson’s adviser Dominic Cummings if she becomes leader Rebecca Long-Bailey was speaking today at a leadership hustings in Brighton The shadow business secretary said she wants to establish a media rebuttal unit She also wants a greater emphasis on digital campaigning at the next election By Raven … Read more
Dominic Cummings asked Boris Johnson to grant him special powers in Downing Street which have made him more powerful than the PM’s special advisers. The assistant to the Prime Minister is understood to have a document – signed by Mr Johnson – stating that he has control over certain government projects. The agreement has little … Read more