Dominic Cummings touring top military sites ahead of security overhaul

PM’s most senior aide to play central role in review of UK’s foreign policy, defence and security

Dominic Cummings
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Dominic Cummings is to tour five of the UK’s most highly classified military sites in preparation for a major shake-up of the country’s defence and intelligence services.

The prime minister’s chief advisor has requested to visit the Porton Down military research labs, the Special Boat Service at Poole in Dorset and SAS quarters in Hereford, according to emails seen by the Sydney Morning Herald.

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