Will Dominic Cummings’ departure reboot Boris Johnson’s premiership?

Controversial senior adviser set to leave as senior Tories aim to restore trust in government

Dominic Cummings stands outside 10 Downing Street.
Controversial senior adviser set to leave as senior Tories aim to restore trust in government
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A turbulent week in Downing Street has ended with the apparent departure of Dominic Cummings, the prime minister's right-hand man.

He “was seen leaving No. 10 a short while ago carrying a box”, reports the BBC, which says he has left his post “with immediate effect”.

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