Dominic Cummings Saga

Kilmarnock and Loudoun MP Alan Brown has joined calls for Boris Johnson to sack Dominic Cummings - after it emerged that police investigated the Tory Prime Minister's most senior advisor for breaking his own government's lockdown rules.

Over the weekend, it emerged that Mr Cummings broke multiple lockdown rules to drive 260 miles from his home in London to another home in Durham.

Pressure is mounting on Boris Johnson to sack Mr Cummings. More than 400,000 people have signed a petition calling for Mr Cummings to go, hundreds of constituents have contacted MPs with their concerns, and YouGov polling shows a majority think Mr Cummings should resign.

Meanwhile, Durham Police have confirmed a fresh investigation into Mr Cummings after further allegations of rule-breaking emerged.

Commenting, Mr Brown said: 

“Since Cummings won’t do the decent thing and resign, he should be sacked. It is pathetic to see the UK Government including the Prime Minister make excuses on his behalf. There is no doubt driving 250miles when at least one person has Covid-19 symptoms is reckless.

“Of course, childcare is important, but if someone is fit enough to drive the 250-miles he is fit enough to look after his child. I would plead with constituents not to follow this example.

“If you are so physically ill that you cannot look after your child, then of course you may need to consider alternative arrangements. However, anyone who is ill should not be leaving the house at all. And getting public transport is a big no-no. Therefore, you may need your child to be picked up. However, this would only be in the most extreme circumstances as this still involves risks of spreading Covid-19.

“It is a fact that the worst affected are generally those with underlying health conditions – therefore developing some symptoms does not necessarily mean you will be so ill you cannot function.

“But for now, people in Kilmarnock and Loudoun should continue to stay at home - it really is helping to save lives.”