Dominic Cummings

Dominic Mckenzie Cummings is a British political strategist who has served as senior adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson since July 2019. Before this he was head of the Vote Leave campaign for the 2016 Referendum on the UK’s EU Membership, commonly known as the Brexit referendum.

During the 2020 novel coronavirus pandemic, Cummings became mired in controversy after driving from London to County Durham with suspected Covid-19, while the nation was locked down, before making another trip to Barnard Castle on the Easter weekend. He was forced to explain in a press conference in May.

Protesters stage ‘die-in’ outside Dominic Cummings’ home | Coronavirus

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Protesters lay in the street outside the Prime Minister’s adviser’s Islington home in protest of the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. They called for Dominic Cummings to resign, and highlighted the disproportionately high number of deaths of black and minority ethnic people in the UK. For the latest coronavirus updates, follow our liveblog here: … Read more Protesters stage ‘die-in’ outside Dominic Cummings’ home | Coronavirus

Boris Johnson stands by advisor Dominic Cummings who broke the lockdown rules | 7.30

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Boris Johnson is sticking by his chief advisor despite outrage over his behaviour during the coronavirus pandemic. Dominic Cummings, who helped create the UK’s strict lockdown rules, was caught more than once breaking them but has faced no consequences. For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY You can watch more ABC News content on … Read more Boris Johnson stands by advisor Dominic Cummings who broke the lockdown rules | 7.30

Watch again: Boris Johnson faces Keir Starmer at PMQs as Labour leader accuses PM of ‘winging it’

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Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer have reacted to the killing of George Floyd in the US in Prime Minister’s Questions. The Prime Minister called the killing “appalling and inexcusable”, and he added that he “perfectly understands” people’s right to protest. Labour leader Sir Keir said the killing had “shone a light on racism” in … Read more Watch again: Boris Johnson faces Keir Starmer at PMQs as Labour leader accuses PM of ‘winging it’

Piers Morgan Says Dominic Cummings Has Destroyed the Lockdown | Good Morning Britain

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Piers Morgan reacts to Dominic Cummings refusal to resign after he broke lockdown rules to drive to Durham. Boris Johnson has backed his key adviser Dominic Cummings, amid the row over the aide’s lockdown travel. The Prime Minister said: “In every respect, he has acted responsibly, legally and with integrity.” Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa … Read more Piers Morgan Says Dominic Cummings Has Destroyed the Lockdown | Good Morning Britain

Should Dominic Cummings Resign? | Good Morning Britain

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Over a week after the Dominic Cummings lockdown controversy broke it shows no signs of going away. Politicians from all sides are calling for him to be sacked. And the public has lost faith in Boris and how he is handling the Covid-19 crisis. So can Cummings keep going? Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Broadcast … Read more Should Dominic Cummings Resign? | Good Morning Britain

Tom Tugendhat on Dominic Cummings: ‘You can see the effect on it, you don’t need me to tell you’

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Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat told Sophy Ridge “you can see the effect on it, you don’t need me to tell you” about the impact of Dominic Cummings heading to Durham during lockdown. He also said the UK needs to realise China has “a very very authoritarian system of government” and needs to change its relationship … Read more Tom Tugendhat on Dominic Cummings: ‘You can see the effect on it, you don’t need me to tell you’

‘Rules are clear and apply to all’ says Deputy Chief Scientific Officer of Dominic Cummings

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Professor Jonathan Van-Tam responded to a question on Dominic Cummings’ breach of lockdown rules at the government’s daily coronavirus briefing on Saturday. For more on this and the Oliver Dowden’s announcement that competitive sports will begin behind closed doors, click here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/coronavirus-news-furlough-self-employed-cases-deaths/ Get the latest headlines: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ Telegraph.co.uk and YouTube.com/TelegraphTV are websites of The Telegraph, … Read more ‘Rules are clear and apply to all’ says Deputy Chief Scientific Officer of Dominic Cummings

Why Boris Johnson won’t sack Dominic Cummings

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Dominic Cummings has been a key part of Boris Johnson’s success – even before he became prime minister. Despite calls for the PM to sack his chief adviser for allegedly breaking lockdown rules, he has provoked widespread anger by defending him. Joe Pike explores the history of their relationship. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for … Read more Why Boris Johnson won’t sack Dominic Cummings

Outrage over Minneapolis, China & Hong Kong, Cummings stays (for now), Waiting for cafés to reopen

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Why is it still happening? As outrage spreads over yet another killing by police of an unarmed African-American, Twitter filters a Donald Trump tweet for glorifying violence. François Picard’s panel reviews the roots and consequences of the riots in Minneapolis and elsewhere. Also in the show: China shrugs off US pressure over Hong Kong, Boris Johnson … Read more Outrage over Minneapolis, China & Hong Kong, Cummings stays (for now), Waiting for cafés to reopen

Police say Dominic Cummings may have broken broken rules with Durham trip | ITV News

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Dominic Cummings might have committed a “minor breach” of lockdown rules when he made a journey to Barnard Castle, Durham Police’s investigation has concluded. Mr Cummings, Boris Johnson’s chief aide, made a 260-mile trip to stay close to his parents in Durham when he was ill with coronavirus symptoms during lockdown. Durham Police “does not … Read more Police say Dominic Cummings may have broken broken rules with Durham trip | ITV News

Lockdown eased across UK allowing groups of people to meet outside – BBC News

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Lockdown restrictions are being eased again across the UK over the next few days, with groups of people from different households finally being allowed to meet in each other’s gardens or in public spaces. For millions of people it will be the first time they have been able to meet up with their families in … Read more Lockdown eased across UK allowing groups of people to meet outside – BBC News

Johnson blocks scientists from answering ‘political’ questions at coronavirus briefing

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Boris Johnson repeatedly prevented journalists from asking the chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, and the chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, for comments on Dominic Cummings’ breach of lockdown, at the government’s daily coronavirus briefing on Thursday. Both Vallance and Whitty eventually confirmed they did not want to be involved in politics, to which Johnson … Read more Johnson blocks scientists from answering ‘political’ questions at coronavirus briefing

PM: Groups of six can meet outdoors in England from 1 June

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Millions of families and friends kept apart by the lockdown will be able to meet again from Monday. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)  Boris Johnson said the change in the rules for England would be “a long awaited joyful moment for many”. But the Prime Minister also faced more questions about Dominic Cummings after Durham Police said he … Read more PM: Groups of six can meet outdoors in England from 1 June

Watch again: Boris Johnson holds daily Covid-19 briefing and announces easing of some restrictions

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Boris Johnson has confirmed that from Monday in England, groups of up to six people will be able to meet outside with others from different households as long as they “observe social distancing rules”. He added: “We will now allow people to meet in gardens and other private spaces.  These changes mean friends and family can … Read more Watch again: Boris Johnson holds daily Covid-19 briefing and announces easing of some restrictions

Jonathan Ashworth Criticises Dominic Cummings Breaking Lockdown Rules | Good Morning Britain

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Boris Johnson has backed his key adviser Dominic Cummings, amid a row over the aide’s lockdown travel. Dominic Cummings is still defending his decision to visit Durham, despite lockdown rules. Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth is critical of the Prime Ministers top aide but the Labour Party are not calling for Mr Cumming to resign. … Read more Jonathan Ashworth Criticises Dominic Cummings Breaking Lockdown Rules | Good Morning Britain