Boris Johnson said he was confident that his chief adviser 'acted responsibly and legally, and with integrity' — despite alleged breaches of the U.K.'s coronavirus lockdown rules
LONDON — Boris Johnson is standing by his man — but it's a political gamble that might yet cost him.
But Johnson said the advice was also "absolutely clear that if you have childcare issues, that is a factor that has to be taken into account." The official guidance advises parents who develop symptoms to "keep following" general advice "the best of your ability," but acknowledges "not all these measures will be possible." In short, discretion is limited.
Its a fault-line for Johnson's government that the opposition Labour Party, under new leader Keir Starmer, is determined to exploit. "This was a test of the prime minister and he has failed it," Starmer said. "It is an insult to sacrifices made by the British people that Boris Johnson has chosen to take no action against Dominic Cummings."
The latter was branded untrue by Cabinet minister Grant Shapps earlier on Sunday. When asked about the former, Johnson said he was "content that in all periods ... he behaved responsibly and correctly," although the prime minister pointedly avoided a specific denial.
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