Dominic Cummings
Political strategist & advisor
Dominic Cummings
Political strategist & advisor
Dominic Cummings is a British political strategist and former advisor to Boris Johnson. He rose to prominence as the architect of the "Vote Leave" campaign during the 2016 Brexit referendum, which successfully campaigned for the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. Known for his unconventional and often controversial approach to politics, Cummings was a key figure in shaping the political landscape of Brexit, and his use of data-driven campaigning and unconventional methods earned him both admiration and criticism. After the referendum, he was appointed as a senior adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, where he was heavily involved in shaping government policies, particularly on Brexit and reforming the civil service.
Dominic Cummings Barnard Castle incident
- Monday, 25 May 2020
The Dominic Cummings Barnard Castle incident refers to a controversial trip that Dominic Cummings, then senior advisor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, made during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown in May 2020. At the time, the UK government had imposed strict restrictions on movement to limit the spread of the virus, which included advice for people to stay at home unless absolutely necessary. Cummings was based in London but was reported to have traveled to Barnard Castle, a small town in County Durham, around 260 miles away from his home. The trip quickly became a national scandal when it was revealed in late May.
