The political scene within the Conservative Party is abuzz with reactions to Rishi Sunak's interactions with Dominic Cummings. Some members of the party are questioning the judgment of the Prime Minister for engaging with Cummings, who is seen by some as having a 'sociopathic' approach to politics. Others criticize the PM for not heeding Cummings' advice. The extent of Cummings' influence was highlighted by his minimal commentary on Sunak during the select committee and Covid inquiry. This has led to speculations, including from Team Boris, about a possible Sunak/Cummings plot, and whether Sunak's discussion with Cummings was just tactical politeness. Amidst these internal party debates, which have sparked vehement discussions in MPs' WhatsApp groups, the Liberal Democrats have called for an inquiry into whether Sunak breached the ministerial code through his secret meetings with Cummings. This follows Sunak's previous statement in July 2022, where he assured that Cummings would have nothing to do with any government he leads.
New: Some Tory MPs are notably unimpressed with Rishi Sunak's apparent overtures to Dominic Cummings, with one calling Cummings a person "whose approach to politics is sociopathic, and I’m being polite". MPs' WhatsApp groups are seemingly quite vehement. https://t.co/i4FVi42Rh8
"Dominic Cummings... will have absolutely nothing to do with any government that I'm privileged to lead" - Rishi Sunak, July 2022 https://t.co/bA2Tcmg9l7
The Liberal Democrats have called for an inquiry into whether Rishi Sunak breached the ministerial code by holding secret meetings with Dominic Cummings https://t.co/RfIPrw5yzJ
Was Sunak's discussion with Cummings just tactical politeness? Via @ShippersUnbound https://t.co/fx5GLhVcpe https://t.co/KTfxG2f73e
It was incredibly telling how little Cummings had to say on Sunak at both the select committee and Covid inquiry. https://t.co/w2xIv0Bfei
The left: 'Why would anyone talk to that beastly man Cummings?' Team Boris: 'See, there was/is a Sunak/Cummings plot' Some Tories: 'PM has shown no judgment talking to him' Other Tories: 'PM has shown no judgment not listening to him' https://t.co/heuHLMPnGU