Dominic Cummings to make statement on allegation he breached UK's coronavirus lockdown restrictions

The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.

Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings will make a public statement this afternoon after allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions, Downing Street has confirmed.

Ian Blackford, Westminster leader of the Scottish National Party, tweeted: “This should be a resignation statement not a PR exercise. It is about taking responsibility.