A top UK Government scientist strongly outlined his position on the Dominic Cummings scandal after being asked to clarify rules at today's live briefing.
Boris Johnson's top aide sparked fury throughout the nation after it was revealed he made 260-mile lockdown trips to Durham before later refusing to apologise.
He also claimed a journey to Barnard Castle was to 'test his eyesight' and make sure he was fit enough to drive back to London for work.And at today's daily briefing from Downing Street, scientific expert Professor Jonathan Van-Tam made his views clear after minister's back Cummings over the row.Johnson previously stepped in before senior scientists Sir Patrick Vallance and chief medical officer Chris Whitty were able to comment.Wh