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The paper that should worry the Tories this morning is the Daily Mail

The paper that should worry the Tories this morning is the Daily Mail

Inevitably the papers big story this lockdown bank holiday Monday is the decision by Johnson to retain Cummings in spite what appears to be a clear breach of the lockdown rules. Tens of millions of people in the UK have had to make very difficult decisions in the face of the pandemic and the government’s lockdown that came in at the end of March. The polls suggest a compliance rate of 85-90% which is a big reason why the story…

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Why Dominic Cummings Should resign (from a fan)

Why Dominic Cummings Should resign (from a fan)

A guest slot from Richard Tyndall First a declaration of my view of Dominic Cummings.  I am a huge fan both of the man himself, of what he has tried to achieve over many years, and of his successes as a political advisor and brains behind the Leave campaign. So it should be clear that my views on the Durham-gate affair are not based on personal antipathy towards him. In an ideal world I would want nothing more than for…

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If there is a further clampdown it will be on the definition of exercise

If there is a further clampdown it will be on the definition of exercise

One of the great areas of the shutdown that is open to interpretation is what constitutes exercise – something that you are allowed to do alone or with a member of your household. The logic is sensible. Getting out for a brisk walk, job or cycle ride is likely to make you feel good and less trapped in your home. But how to do you define what exercise is? The above poster has just appeared at the entrance to my…

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