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The tiering system that led to an explosive stand-off between Greater Manchester and the government last October had been ‘bodged together’ on the fly with no financial support plan in place, the Prime Minister’s former adviser Dominic Cummings has said, while Boris Johnson ‘constantly changed his mind’ about what places should be subject to what measures.

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coronavirus pandemic to an infamous Spider-Man meme.Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s former chief advisor, who was at the centre of last year’s Barnard Castle scandal, gave testimony to the Commons Health, and Science and Technology committees at Westminster today (May 26).During the lengthy questioning, Cummings made damning allegations against the PM, Health Secretary Matt Hancock and other government figures over their response to COVID-19 in 2020 and beyond.He said that Hancock should have

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Prime Minister was called on by the SNP’s Ian Blackford to apologies for the thousands of covid deaths over the last year. The SNP Westminster leader said: “The Prime Minister’s most senior former adviser, Dominic Cummings, apologised on behalf of the UK Government."“He said ‘when the public needed us most, we failed’.“We know the Prime Minister made a series of catastrophic errors throughout the crisis.“He went on holiday when he should have been leading efforts to tackle the pandemic.

MPs Boris Johnson's former adviser apologising for the Government’s failures during the coronavirus pandemic. The former aide said: “The truth is that senior ministers, senior officials, senior advisers like me fell disastrously short of the standards that the public has a right to expect of its Government in a crisis like this.

pandemic news will be dominated by Boris Johnson’s former adviser, Dominic Cummings. The aide is poised to give potentially damning testimony on the UK government’s handling of coronavirus, and particularly the decision to delay lockdown last September, when he appears in front of a joint session of the Commons Health and Science committees.

Johnson has been plagued by allegations of misconduct over the payments since last Friday, when his former senior adviser Dominic Cummings said his plans for “secret” donations were “unethical, foolish and possibly illegal”.

Janey Godley has mocked Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson with her latest voiceover. The Scots comedian who has gone viral with her lockdown voiceovers which have seen her provide unofficial commentary for the First Minister's Covid briefings, this time took aim at politicians down south.

Government over claims made by Johnson's former aide, Dominic Cummings, that the PM wanted donors to "secretly pay for the renovation" of his official flat, in a move called "unethical, foolish, possibly illegal" by the ex-Vote Leave campaigner. Asked about the allegations, Wallace said Johnson had paid "out of his own pocket" for the upgrade of the flat in Downing Street.

prime minister made the comments after he made the announcement of a second lockdown at the end of October. The reports have been strongly denied by Downing Street saying it was "just another lie".

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EXCLUSIVE: Sky’s buzzy series on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has found its latest protagonists in the shape of Elementary actress Ophelia Lovibond and Brexit: The Uncivil War star Simon Paisley Day.

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in Bury. The sign has been spotted by hundreds of walking enthusiasts on the Kirklees Trail in Tottington.Created by self-employed gardener Paul Rodney Kelly, it can be found on a tree between Royd Street South and Town Meadow Park. Imitating an eye-test chart with a pair of glasses attached, it pokes fun at the Dominic Cummings scandal which came to light last year. The political strategist came under fire for driving across the country during the first national lockdown.The Prime Minister’s

prime minister’s special adviser, who quit after a No 10 power struggle, was earning between £95,000 and £100,000 when he was recruited. But when he dramatically walked out of Downing Street in November with a cardboard box of belongings he was being paid between £140,000 to £145,000 documents released today show.

Dominic Cummings and other officials in the battle to curb the spread of Covid-19, .The “crony-virus” scandal has seen a slew of companies with links to senior Tories secured major contracts in recent months.Now a National Audit Office report has found more than £10.5 billion of contracts relating to the pandemic were awarded without competitive tender.The NAO found bids from almost 500 suppliers with links to politicians or senior officials were referred to the special channel for firms

infected MP. The PM's spokesman said: "Our firm intention is that that will happen but we are just speaking with the parliamentary authorities on the details." Five other Tory politicians were told to self-isolate after a meeting Downing Street on Thursday which cast doubt on the covid precautions being taken a the heart of government.

I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! (ITV 1) was to be transplanted from the Australian jungle to a British Castle, I had high hopes that they’d decided to do something fun and send the various personalities off to Barnard Castle this year.

hereAnd another fan said: "I’m preferring the castle vibes to the jungle tbh it was getting stale after nearly 20 years." Other  I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! viewers amused themselves with the idea of Dominic Cummings, who has quit as Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser, entering the castle as a special guest.

Dominic Cummings left Downing Street after his relationship with Boris Johnson 'fell off a cliff', according to a former Cabinet member.The prime minister's senior adviser has reportedly left his role amid a power struggle that has rocked Mr Johnson's administration.Mr Cummings was seen leaving Number 10 on Friday evening carrying a cardboard box of his possessions following a bitter dispute.The Daily Telegraph reported Mr Cummings was said to have told colleagues Mr Johnson was “indecisive” and

Dominic Cummings has left Boris Johnson's   Downing Street as he prepares to quit.

was set to leave his Downing Street position by Christmas. The controversial adviser told the BBC that "rumours of me threatening to resign are invented" after speculation that he would quit after the resignation of communications director Lee Cain.

hereHe had been offered the post of chief of staff but a backlash among Conservatives and Mr Johnson’s inner circle ultimately led him on Wednesday to announce his departure from Number 10 rather than a promotion.Mr Cummings and Mr Cain are close political allies, having worked together since the Brexit campaign.

Boris Johnson’s No 10 operation has been thrown into turmoil following the dramatic resignation of one of his closest aides.

Dominic Cummings lockdown trip to Durham at the height of the covid pandemic undermined the UK government’s efforts to enforce current restrictions.

Margaret Ferrier has blasted critics for likening her to fellow rule breaker Dominic Cummings.

Janey Godley provided the country with much needed light relief with her hilarious versions of the First Minister 's daily Covid speeches, so much so that she has now compiled them into a book.