Boris Johnson squirmed as he was accused of “putting political concerns above the national interest” by continuing to protect Dominic Cummings.
Labour MP Yvette Cooper slammed the Prime Minister as the row over his top aide’s shameless flouting of lockdown regulations deepened.
She tackled him during a grilling by the Commons Liaison Committee as it emerged police questioning people’s movements are now being told: “If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us.” The PM had been warned he risked undermining public health messages by backing Mr Cummings.
And furious Ms Cooper pressed him on the advice for parents concerned about childcare if they fall ill with coronavirus. Mr Johnson replied: “The clear advice is to stay at home unless you