More now on mr cummings giving evidence to a parliamentary committee in a year of disputes and controversies within government, one of the most talked about events during the first lockdown was Dominic Cummings infamous trip to Barnard Castle in county durham, the purpose of which, he claimed, was to test his eyesight. He admitted he hadnt told the whole story, he apologised for his handling of the matter, but said there were Security Reasons for the trip which he should have been more open about. Our deputy political Editor Vicky young reports. Wed all been told to stay at home, but Dominic Cummings didnt. He, in fact, travelled to his parents home in durham. Before setting off, he was seen rushing out of Downing Street after discovering his wife had covid. Weeks later, in the Rose Garden at Downing Street, he was forced to explain. I was worried that if my wife and i were both seriously ill, possibly hospitalised, there was nobody in london that we could reasonably ask to look after
The Prime Minister Says that he will be examining the data on easing of restrictions in england onjune 21st. I dont see anything currently in the data to suggest that we have to deviate from the Road Map, but we may need to wait. Gps in england Say theyre facing a tsunami of patients, as the country, emerges from lockdown. Manchester uniteds Marcus Rashford suffers racial abuse on Social Media with at least 70 slurs after last Nights Europa League final loss to villarreal. And, a very special reunion. The friends get back together, for the first time in 17 years. Good Afternoon And Welcome to Bbc News. Borisjohnson has denied allegations made by his former top advisor, Dominic Cummings, that poor handling of the early stages of the Coronavirus Pandemic, led to the deaths of Tens Of Thousands of people. He was speaking on a visit to a hospital in essex, and said an incredibly difficult series of Decisions, none of which weve taken lightly, had to be made at the start of the crisis. The
He says borisjohnson was fundamentally unfit for the job but the Prime Minister defends his record. Weve at every stage tried to minimise of loss of life, to save lives, to protect the nhs and we have followed the best scientific advice that we can. Well be looking at what lessons have been learned. Also tonight. The aftermath of the Hillsborough Disaster the families anger after three men are acquitted of altering Police Statements. Police arrest five as they investigate the shooting of the black Lives Matter Activist Sasha Johnson. Our Special Reports on forced adoptions we hear from those whove lived their whole lives in shadow of shame. Covid wasnt going to stop them the Manchester United Fans in gdansk, hoping for a first major trophy in years. Coming up on the Bbc News channel. The final comes 22 years after ole gunnar solskjaer s goal helped United Lift the Champions League as a player. Will this be his first European Trophy as a manager . Good Evening And Welcome to the Bbc New
Also in the programme the belarusian president accuses the west of trying to strangle his country in his first coments since he diverted an Eu Passenger Flight in order to seize an Opposition Journalist. 0ur issues have changed their methods of attacking the state. And were in the Polish City of gdansk where Manchester United are chasing their first major trophy in four years an extraordinary day in the story of the pandemic in The Uk. Borisjohnson s former top aide Dominic Cummings has given hours of evidence to a parliamentary committee about the governments handling of Covid I9. And he didnt hold back in his criticisms of himself, of the Prime Minister and many others too. In the next few minutes we will work through all the key moments of his testimonty. Before we do. Rob watson, political correspondent. Rob, you can explain to our viewers Around The World what a moment this was. It Around The World what a moment this was. , Around The World what a moment this was. ,. , Around The
The government rejected the claims about the Health Secretary, whilst borisjohnson also defended his record after cummings described him as unfit for thejob. We, with every step, tried to minimise loss of life, to save lives and protect the nhs, and we followed the best scientific advice that we can. We look at what lessons i have been learned. The aftermath of the Hillsborough Disaster. The Families Anger after three men are acquitted of altering Police Statements. Police arrest five as they investigate the shooting of the black Lives Matter Activist Sasha Johnson. Our Special Reports on forced adoptions. We hear from those whove lived their whole lives in shadow of shame. What would you have wished for . To. To have stayed with my mum. To have been kept by the lady, the woman, that gave birth to me. And amazon agrees to buy one of hollywoods most famous studios, mgm, for almost 8. 5 billion. Good evening, and welcome to the Bbc News. Once they were the closest of political allies, bu