Johnson told MPs he did not realise 20 May 2020 event was social gathering but ex-aide says PM was urged not to allow itCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDominic Cummings has accused Boris Johnson of lying after No 10 denied t…
Pay attention for a message from the prime minister: careless cheese and wine costs lives | Marina Hyde
As we await the known unknowns of Omicron, No 10 does more to undermine public trust than all the conspiracy theorists on YouTubeFor the rapidly unravelling winter caretaker of Downing Street, it has been another paranoia-inducing few days. What with l…
Dominic Cummings criticised for failure to seek approval over paid-for blog
Former officials must inform watchdog over new work after leaving governmentDominic Cummings has been criticised by a watchdog for failing to seek approval before setting up his paid-for blog, which he uses to make revelations about his time as the pri…
Hilary Mantel contrasts Dominic Cummings with Thomas Cromwell
Author adds Cromwell wouldn’t have gone on holiday during a crisis, in apparent shot at Dominic RaabDame Hilary Mantel has said Dominic Cummings “created a picture of himself as an outsider” that was intrinsic to his rise, while Thomas Cromwell had bee…
Attempt to force release of Johnson’s messages on Covid in care homes fails
High court rules that government does not have to disclose potentially explosive WhatsApp textsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe government has successfully resisted disclosure of potentially explosive WhatsApp messages be…
UK Covid live news: Labour condemns ‘reckless’ quarantine lifting for those vaccinated in US and EU
Latest updates: Angela Rayner criticises Boris Johnson’s plan to let amber list arrivals who were jabbed in the US or EU avoid quarantineEasing travel rules for those vaccinated in US and EU ‘reckless’ – LabourJohnson rejects Gove’s claim that Covid va…