However, sources hit back this morning as they accused Mr Cummings of being a 'rank hypocrite' who is trying to 'rewrite history'. It came as it was claimed that Tory MPs fear Mr Cummings and Michael Gove are working together to try to oust Mr Johnson from Number 10. Some Conservative backbenchers fear the pair are conspiring to try to oust Mr Johnson, the newspaper said. Another ally said Mr Gove is 'not in touch' with Mr Cummings and they have not spoken 'for months'. Mr Gove has run for the Tory leadership twice before, including when he torpedoed Mr Johnson's run in 2016.

Source: The Nation May 25, 2021 15:02 UTC