Carlisle MP among several calling for Dominic Cummings to resign

MP for Carlisle John Stevenson is among several Conservative MPs across the country calling for Dominic Cummings to resign.

It comes after it was revealed Mr Cummings travelled to County Durham in March to self-isolate with his family while official guidelines warned against long-distance journeys. Reports since also suggest he undertook a second trip to the North East in April.

Mr Stevenson said people in "positions of power have added responsibility".

Dominic Cummings Credit: PA

MPs from across the political spectrum are lining up to condemn Boris Johnson and his chief adviser.

Conservative MP Mr Stevenson took to Twitter to express his opinion. He said: "Carlisle and the country have sacrificed a lot over the last few weeks.

"People in positions of power have added responsibility - Mr Cummings holds such a position. Therefore in my view in the interests of the country Mr Cummings should resign."

Despite the anger in Tory ranks, Cabinet members have thrown their support behind Mr Johnson and Mr Cummings.

Gavin Williamson said he had given a "very clear assurance that no rules had been broken, no laws have been broken and the prime minister has very clearly taken that assurance and is very much supporting Dominic Cummings.

Dominic Cummings made a rare public statement on Monday afternoon. As a government advisor, a public statement and questions are extremely rare.

ITV News Political Correspondent Paul Brand said he "cannot recall an advisor ever being publicly questioned in this manner before.

"Downing Street going to extraordinary lengths to try and keep hold of the PM's top aide and put the story to bed."

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