The British Government is dealing with accusations of hypocrisy after it was exposed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s leading adviser, Dominic Cummings, travelled more than 400 km to his parents’ home during an across the country lockdown.
Key points:
- Downing Street has actually defended Mr Cummings’ actions
- Mr Cummings revealed he had signs of COVID-19 days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive
- Political opponents are calling for Mr Cummings to resign
Local media reported that Mr Cummings, who resides in London, was seen at his parents’ residential or commercial property in northeast England at the end of March.
The UK’s lockdown, which started March 23, specified that people ought to remain at their main residen