UK opposition leader calls for inquiry into PM's adviser over lockdown drive

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Publish Date: 22:22 - 24 May 2020
Tehran, 24 May_Britain’s most senior civil servant should launch an urgent inquiry into the actions of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s senior adviser Dominic Cummings over a journey made during lockdown, the opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer said.

UK opposition leader calls for inquiry into PM's adviser over lockdown driveJohnson on Sunday stood by Cummings, who Downing Street have said made a 400-km (250 mile) journey to ensure his 4-year-old son could be properly cared for as his wife was ill with COVID-19.

“This was a test of the Prime Minister and he has failed it,” said Starmer. “The Cabinet Secretary must now launch an urgent inquiry.”

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