Boris Johnson has given his 'full support' to Dominic Cummings after it was revealed he travelled 260 miles despite strict lockdown measures.
The chief aide is facing calls to quit after it emerged he drove from his home in London to visit his parents in County Durham having previously shown symptoms of the deadly bug.
The PM's chief-of-staff has already been backed up by the UK Government who said his actions were due to childcare needs and that he 'stayed within guidelines'.And during today's daily Downing Street briefing, it has been confirmed he has the full support of the Prime Minister.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the Tory leader was aware Cummings was "staying put" but admitted he did not know if Johnson knew the top aide