After a week of infighting in Downing Street which saw the resignation of Director of Communications Lee Cain and senior aide Dominic Cummings, both men have left the building for what government aides believe will be the last time. Although Cain and Cummings intended to continue their work until mid December, the suggestion is that they will do this working from home.
Johnson held a meeting with the pair this evening where he discussed their departures. While they decided it was best for them to work remotely until they left, one person aware of the discussion say it was amicable – with the Prime Minister paying tribute to them both for their work. However, the Financial Times reports that it was rather unamicable – with Johnson accusing the pair of briefing against his partner Carrie Symonds.
Either way, this means that the crunch week of negotiations for Brexit will take place without Cummings present in Downing Street.
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