Dominic Cummings

Drama at PMQs as one of the Conservatives’ newest MPs defects to Labour Party

British PM rejects Cummings claim that he knew Downing Street event was against rules

PM’s former adviser says he would ‘swear under oath’ that Johnson was advised to cancel party

Difficult to see how British PM can make it through the current crisis

In Northern Ireland the Prime Minister’s destiny is seen in the context of Brexit in particular

Around 40 staff gathered in garden of 10 Downing Street for the event in May 2020

Non-compliance with Covid-19 restrictions would be implicitly sanctioned by partying at No 10

UK cabinet secretary to look at gathering at education department and staff leaving event

Met asked to investigate reports of alleged breaches of Covid lockdown rules at No 10

Labour leader revels in PM’s discomfort as rift with chancellor Rishi Sunak widens

Ireland didn’t want this, but Brexiteers have a deep belief that someone else should pay

Change might reflect a conclusion in London that it’s the wrong time to risk EU retaliation

EC’s Maros Sefcovic welcomes ‘change in tone’ from Brexit minister David Frost

EU approach involved ‘listening to people’ in North and coming up with solutions

London Letter: ECJ oversight issue remains but EU poised for Britain’s possible next step

Acute concern over British intentions and impact on political stability in North