What's happened
Sajid Javid's testimony at the Covid Inquiry reveals the extent of Dominic Cummings' influence during the pandemic
Why it matters
The testimony sheds light on the power dynamics within the UK government during a critical period, raising questions about leadership and decision-making during a national crisis
What the papers say
The Mirror reports Javid's testimony, highlighting Cummings' influence over key decisions. The Independent and The Times also cover Javid's testimony, emphasizing Cummings' dominance and the dysfunctional nature of Downing Street. BBC News provides a contrasting view from Dominic Raab, who denies the existence of a 'puppet regime' and defends Cummings' efforts to 'galvanise' government.
How we got here
The Covid Inquiry is investigating the UK government's response to the pandemic, with Sajid Javid's testimony shedding light on the power dynamics within Downing Street during this critical period.
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Dominic Mckenzie Cummings is a British political strategist who has served as chief adviser to UK prime minister Boris Johnson since July 2019.
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Sajid Javid is a British politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove since 2010. A member of the Conservative Party, he was Home Secretary from 2018 to 2019 and Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2019 to 2020.
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Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson Hon FRIBA is a British politician, writer, and former journalist serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2019.