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Dominic Cummings has claimed that Boris Johnson misled parliament over his knowledge of a party held on 20 May 2020. (Credit: Getty)

Dominic Cummings claims Boris Johnson lied to parliament about lockdown party

Boris Johnson was reportedly told to cancel the No 10 garden party drinks “by at least two staff” (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson was told by ‘at least two staff’ to cancel No 10 garden party

Around two dozen Treasury staff attended drinks after working on the Autumn Spending Review (Getty Images)

Treasury staff had ‘impromptu’ office drinks during lockdown last year

Five key things Dominic Cummings said in his BBC interview

Mr Cummings shared WhatsApp messages sent by Mr Johnson with the BBC (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson accused of resisting second lockdown as people dying were ‘all ove...

Boris Johnson’s former aide Dominic Cummings has published a WhatsApp exchange in which the Prime Minister appeared to describe Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s performance as “totally f***ing hopeless” (Photo: Shutterstock)

Johnson called Hancock 'totally f***ing useless' in WhatsApp messages, Cummings ...

What time is Matt Hancock speaking today? When health secretary will respond to ...

Matt Hancock 'should have been fired for at least 15, 20 things, including lying' - Dominic Cummings (Photo: PA Wire/PA Images)

Matt Hancock 'should have been fired for at least 15, 20 things, including lying...

Mr Cummings has also hit out at various parts of the Government’s response (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Watch live: PM's former adviser Dominic Cummings gives evidence on the governmen...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers Questions in Parliament on April 21 (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson ‘said he would rather see bodies piled high’ than impose third loc...

The moment a Cabinet minister checks live on-air to see if she has Boris Johnson...

Dominic Cummings is appearing in front of MPs for the first time since leaving Downing Street - here’s why (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Dominic Cummings is appearing in front of MPs for the first time since leaving D...

Plans to decriminalise the non-payment of TV licences have been scrapped

‘Social distancing’, ‘rule of six’ and ‘the new normal’ are the top phrases adul...

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Opinion: John Lewis' Christmas advert reminds us to show kindness this Christmas

The Beano is launching a satirical comic for adults - here's how to get a copy o...

Boris Johnson is self-isolating after meeting an MP with coronavirus

Dominic Cummings could leave his Downing Street adviser role by Christmas

These are all the world leaders and politicians who have tested positive for coronavirus (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

These are all the world leaders and politicians who have tested positive for cor...

All cans of the beer will feature adoption adverts from dogs looking for a loving home (Photo: BrewDog)

BrewDog has launched a new beer with rescue dogs looking for a new home on the c...

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Here’s when the new series of Spitting Image will air on Britbox - and new puppe...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Photo: PA

Return to national lockdown would be a 'response of last resort', PM says

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab. Photo: PA

Questions over dwindling appearances from experts at daily coronavirus briefings

Here's what Emily Maitlis said about Dominic Cummings - and why she wasn't on Ne...

BrewDog is releasing a beer called 'Barnard Castle eye test' - here's where to g...

After Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his chief aide Dominic Cummings claimed that having coronavirus affected their eyesight, many people may be keen to get their own eyes checked after recovering from the virus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here are the opticians open in England for emergency eye care

72% of respondents to our poll believe that the PM should have sacked Dominic Cummings (Getty Images)

72% of readers think Dominic Cummings should have been dismissed by the Prime Mi...

Here's when Boris Johnson will next face Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Qu...

The survey reveals attitudes towards the leadership of Boris Johnson, Nicola Sturgeon and Arlene Foster (photos: Getty)

Who is handling the crisis better? Survey reveals government approval ratings ac...

Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Photo: PA

Matt Hancock urges public to comply with testing regime while defending Dominic ...

Can coronavirus affect your eyesight? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's what you need to know about whether coronavirus affects eyesight

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is due to hold today's daily press briefing among intense public scrutiny over Dominic Cummings allegedly breaking lockdown rules (Getty Images)

Here's when and where to watch Matt Hancock's daily briefing - as government fac...

Senior aide to the Prime Minister Dominic Cummings arrives in Downing Street, London, the day after he gave a press conference over allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Photo: PA

Dominic Cummings should repay PM's 'loyalty' and resign, Shipley MP Philip Davie...

Douglas Ross has resigned from Boris Johnson's cabinet (Getty Images)

Here's everything you need to know about Douglas Ross and why he resigned over D...

Dominic Cummings held a press conference at Number 10 on Monday (Getty Images)

Should Boris Johnson have sacked Dominic Cummings over Durham trip? Have your sa...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Photo: PA

PM says 'people will have to make their minds up' over Dominic Cummings' Durham ...

Dominic Cummings, senior aide to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, makes a statement inside 10 Downing Street, London, following calls for him to be sacked over allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Photo: PA

Dominic Cummings defends trip to Durham in Downing Street press conference

The statement is to be broadcast live on BBC News and Sky news (Photo: Getty Images)

This is when Dominic Cummings will speak today about lockdown breaching allegati...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior aide Dominic Cummings leaves his north London home, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson was accused of risking the Government's efforts to combat Covid-19 in order to defend his senior aide following allegations he breached lockdown restrictions. Photo: PA

More Yorkshire Conservative MPs join calls for Dominic Cummings to resign

Dominic Cummings has come under fire for travelling 260 miles from London to County Durham during lockdown (Photo: Getty Images)

Why Dominic Cummings broke lockdown rules - and if he’ll be forced to resign

Dominic Cummings is the latest government official to develop coronavirus sympto...

Dominic Cummings (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Prime Minister's adviser Dominic Cummings self isolating after showing coronavir...

This is what former No 10 adviser Andrew Sabisky is alleged to have said about e...