No 10 accused of cover-up over allegations it knew about Dominic Cummings’ lockdown trip

Dominic Cummings travelled more than 260 miles to self-isolate away from London while experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms.

Downing Street has been accused of a “cover-up” after reports surfaced that figures in Number 10 knew that the British Prime Minister’s top aide broke lockdown rules.

Police in the UK have confirmed they attended a property in County Durham after it emerged that Dominic Cummings, who is Boris Johnson’s chief adviser, travelled more than 260 miles from his London home during the lockdown.