PM's judgement now in question over Cummings

Responding to yesterday's COVID-19 update from the Prime Minister, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:

"The Prime Minister's own judgement is now in question. If he was really convinced by Dominic Cummings' story, he is in a small minority and the public's confidence in Boris Johnson's handling of the coronavirus crisis will only fall further.

"The Prime Minister ought to understand that the public want to see strong and clear leadership during this health crisis, but the Cummings scandal has heaped yet more confusion on the Government's public health messaging.

"As if to distract our attention, the Prime Minister has attempted to outline key steps beyond lockdown. Yet this requires a comprehensive test, trace and isolate strategy to be in place. That is the only way to keep people safe.

"To get us through this crisis, and start to rebuild public trust, the Prime Minister must show leadership, terminate Cummings' contract, and commit to an independent inquiry into the Government's handling of this crisis."

Metro story (25-05-2020) here
https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/25/boris-johnson-washes-hands-dominic-cummings-scandal-12756325/