Getting even more interesting

A government minister has resigned over Dominic Cummings' lockdown trips.

Douglas Ross said the embattled adviser's claim he had a valid excuse to travel during the coronavirus outbreak was "not shared by the vast majority of people who have done as the government asked".

In a letter to Boris Johnson published on Tuesday morning, the outgoing Scotland Office junior minister wrote: "I have never met Dominic Cummings so my judgement on this matter has always been open and I accept his statement on Monday afternoon clarified the actions he took in what he felt were the best interests of his family.

"However, these were decisions many others felt were not available to them.

"As a father myself, my instinct is to always do what is best for my son and wife. We have been fortunate not to have caught this awful virus but if we did, we are prepared to follow the government advice and stay at home to contain this virus.

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A man with a moral conscience. This is an issue about trust and honesty not a left wing agenda as some on here wish to believe. Good for him.

A man with a moral conscience. This is an issue about trust and honesty not a left wing agenda as some on here wish to believe. Good for him.

Absolutely spot on mate. This issue transcends political persuasions and is totally about morals. Mr Ross seems to have some, Mr Cummings, Mr Johnson, Mr Gove et al do not. They have tried to defend the indefensible and have been shown to be morally bankrupt. I feel there is more to come yet - perhaps further revelations that will finally see Cummings removed from his unelected post. The sooner, the better...