Politics latest news: Boris Johnson s Dyson texts to be published today, amid row over Cummings role in leaks Cat Neilan
Boris Johnson has said his communications with billionaire Sir James Dyson will be published today , as Number 10 sources blamed Dominic Cummings for the leaks.
The Prime Minister, who had told Ian Blackford that he would publish all the details on Wednesday, did not comment on allegations that his former adviser was in the frame for having briefed journalists about his correspondence with the tech entrepreneur, and separately with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
He told journalists: If you think that there s anything remotely dodgy or rum or weird or sleazy about trying to secure more ventilators at a time of a national pandemic and doing everything in your power to do that, then I think you are out of your mind.
Politics latest news: Cummings allies hit back at No 10 war, saying the rebel always wins Cat Neilan
Allies of Dominic Cummings have hit back at Number 10 for launching open warfare against the ex-adviser, warning Boris Johnson the rebel always wins .
The Prime Minister s former right-hand man was last night named by Downing Street sources as the person suspected of leaking text messages, with sources telling the Telegraph they believed he was bitter about the Government s success after his sudden exit last year.
But several Westminster figures questioned the wisdom of such a move, warning it had blown the story up and put the PM more in the spotlight .