Boris Johnson gags medical experts to stop them discussing Dominic Cummings row
(World News UK)

Boris Johnson has gagged his medical experts to prevent them revealing whether they believe Dominic Cummings` lockdown-breach has damaged the fight against coronavirus. Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance – in their first appearance since the controversy broke – were expected to give their opinions on the likely damage to the public health guidelines. But the prime minister stopped them answering questions, claiming: “It is very important that our advisers are protected from being dragged into political controversy.” Download the new Independent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now More follows… Inside Politics newsletter The latest news on Brexit, politics...