British broadcaster Emily Maitlis returned to Newsnight for the first time since the controversy over her comments on Boris Johnson’s top aide.
27.05.2020 - 22:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Prime minister Boris Johnson faced a grilling this afternoon as he stood by his aide Dominic Cummings amid rising frustration from MPs both inside and outside of the Conservative Party.
The prime minister hit out at MPs in the Commons Liaison Committee as they questioned him over his chief adviser's trip to Durham, claiming that the public did not want the government to focus on 'political ding dong'.
He also faced calls for clarification on advice to parents with Covid-19 who are staying at
British broadcaster Emily Maitlis returned to Newsnight for the first time since the controversy over her comments on Boris Johnson’s top aide.
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.
Jonathan Ross is among the celebrities who have tweeted their support for Emily Maitlis, after the BBC ruled that her comments about Dominic Cummings on Newsnight breached impartiality guidelines.
Boris Johnson is standing by Dominic Cummings despite police saying they would have taken action if they had stopped him on his trip to Barnard Castle.
The prime minister stepped in to stop his scientific advisers from answering questions about Dominic Cummings during today's daily press briefing.
Coronation Street star Simon Gregson says he regrets posting a sweary tweet defending Dominic Cummings - but still stands by what he said.
Police say Dominic Cummings may have committed 'a minor breach' of lockdown rules when he drove to Barnard Castle.
A Greater Manchester MP says Dominic Cummings stretched lockdown rules ‘to the very limit’ - and will call for him to be sacked if any further revelations come to light.