Calls for inquiry over ‘shady’ move to get Cummings back into government
Out of office but still causing problems for prime ministers Dominick Cummings was sacked as Boris Johnson’s senior advisor more than three years ago but he never really left the political stage during the Tory leadership campaign last summer Rishi sunak distanced himself from the controversial ex official firstly on Dominic cumings Dominick
Cummings had had has had absolutely nothing to do with this campaign and will have absolutely nothing to do with any government that I’m privileged to lead but just months later after Rishi sunak became prime minister Dominick Cummings says he was offered a secret role in government the former advisor
Says the pair spoke again in July when a similar deal was proposed which he rejected after the Sunday Times published details of the talks a number 10 Source said they were broad discussions about politics and campaigning and no job was offered the government’s supposed to be transparent that’s why there are transparency
Reports in which it’s supposed to put all of these details and and Rishi sunak had did promise US that his government was going to be transparent so it’s not the discussions themselves although it is questionable it’s the fact that it’s been kept secret the government says the
Talks were with a private individual to discuss political matters and so didn’t need to be declared but there’s still political danger after bringing back David Cameron laborers sought to Brand these latest Revelations as more evidence of a prime minister out of ideas and turning to people from the
Past for help dining Street would dispute that what’s clear though is this is another unwelcome Aftershock emanating from what’s been a tumultuous period in politics but with an election closing in one Tory Insider says it’s understandable that Rishi sunak may be looking for ways to turn his fortunes
Around I think what it reflects really is a prime minister who is reaching out trying different things trying to find something that works the Tories are 15 points down in the polls they haven’t moved much over the last year you can see why the Prime Minister might have
Had the conversation delivering his new year message rishy sunac focused on the positives of the last 12 months and I wish you all a very happy 2024 as attention turns to the year ahead reminders again of the present dangers posed by the politics of the past Rob palsky news in Westminster
The Liberal Democrats have called for an inquiry into whether Rishi Sunak breached the ministerial code by holding secret meetings with Dominic Cummings.
The Times reported that the prime minister had held two sets of talks with the former chief adviser to Boris Johnson as he considered bringing the controversial figure back into Downing Street.
Mr Cummings confirmed the meetings in December 2022 and July 2023 in a blog post, claiming he had turned down an offer to “work secretly” for Mr Sunak.
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34 comments
Will people finally come together and arrest these criminals this year or will they continue living in cowardice?
Cummings had some good ideas, like reforming Civil Service, forming DEFRA equivalent. He was good at achieving Brexit (although I personally am vehemently against Brexit, but I must give him credit for what he has done). I think he should be given a chance to reform Civil Service
Thought I saw a TIT head. I did i did i saw a TIT head.
There nothing but gangs that run our countries
Obviously there not Rare in Westminster. I believe a Gravy Train 🚆. Is a Regular visitor.
Cummings is a pathetic, self promoting liar, and a pathetic liar at that.How can a man that went for a drive to test his eyesight ever be taken seriously ever again?
It was sunacks move not cummings get it right 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
Some people never learn and Sunak appears to be one of those.
'Send in the clowns'
😊
Is it possible Cummings is just a weird little liar?
What's so special about this man
Did this meeting take place in Barnard Castle by any chance…🤣
Typical Cummings and goings
Only a man with no dignity and self respect would stoop so low to cling on to power
What a specimen of a human being
Dirty Corrupt Party and all members!!!
Where is Transparency as Sunak himself promised???
Disgraceful and disgusting LIARS!!!
The Dark Lord returns….
A secret part in government? well, soon all be in the news when Dominic gets angry.
What surprises me here is that Cummings isn't in talks with Starmer.
Clearly the Government think in with the old out with the new. Happy New Year.
Snake does fit his name. He hasnt a clue what the British people want and doesnt give a dam
If Cummings comes back in it would be the final nail in Snakes coffin
Tory party love bending rules all the time.its just the small people that the rules r for 😂😂
Cummings is a pathetic influence on anything and everything!!
The general public seems to have forgotten that this cretin Cummings broke the "Lockdown" rules and told blatant lies to wriggle out of it.
Well – no comment is necessary. Another good reason to vote REFORM UK. It's the only chance we have.
“Secret” really does not mean secret in Westminster obviously. It is so leaky – who “leaked” this?
Sunak is a weasel,needs to go as do they all, and DESPERATELY needs to get a suit that fits,ridiculous prime miniature.
Why would anyone want that cross between Roland Rat and Gollum anywhere near the levers of power.
Why our these politicians holding ( secret ) meetings ? We live in an open free society. They shouldn't be doing anything in secret without the countries knowledge !!!! How can we be sure they're putting the interest of the country and its people first ?????
they need all the devils they can get so no surprise there
Not really that secret?lol
Why do we need an inquiry? Yes let’s focus on more pointless mud slinging
Oh dear, first Cameron crawls back for more easy money and now this. The slow ugly death of the toxic Party Party while the country sinks into obscurity. GENERAL ELECTION SOON!!!!