Opposition leaders write joint letter to the PM calling for Cummings to go
'The leaders of the opposition parties (excluding Labour) have sent a joint letter to the prime minister, urging him to sack Dominic Cummings over his lockdown breaches.
The letter, which was also forwarded to Sir Patrick Vallance, chair of Sage, reads:
'It is now a matter of record that Mr Dominic Cummings broke multiple lockdown rules.
He is yet to express any apology or contrition for these actions. There cannot be one rule for those involved in formulating public health advice and another for the rest of us.
This is an issue that transcends politics. It has united people of every party and political persuasion, who believe strongly that it is now your responsibility as Prime Minister to return clarity and trust in public health messaging.
We are clear that this can now only be achieved by removing Dominic Cummings from his post without further delay.'
The letter was signed by
Ian Blackford, SNP
Sir Ed Davey, Liberal Democrats
Liz Saville Roberts, Plaid Cymru
Colum Eastwood, Social Democratic and Labour party
Caroline Lucas, Green party
Stephen Farry, Alliance party'