Minister quits over Cummings’ lockdown actions

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Minister quits over Cummings’ lockdown actions

Junior minister Douglas Ross has resigned over Dominic Cummings' journey to County


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Junior minister Douglas Ross has resigned over Dominic Cummings’ journey to County Durham in the course of the coronavirus lockdown.

Mr Ross, Underneath Secretary of State for Scotland, mentioned the senior aide’s view of the federal government steerage was “not shared by the overwhelming majority of individuals”.

Mr Cummings has defended driving driving 260 miles in March from his dwelling to County Durham.

He mentioned he acted fairly and legally in going to remain on his dad and mom’ farm.

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