Dominic Cummings admits not consulting Boris Johnson over travel during pandemic 'a mistake'

The aide travelled to County Durham in March to self-isolate with his family.

Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings has said he did not speak to the British Prime Minister before driving to County Durham as he answered allegations that he breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

After Mr Cummings arrived half an hour late for the press conference, the British PM's special adviser read from a statement, saying he gave a full account to the prime minister for his actions, but says Boris Johnson asked him to do it.