Leading scientist attacks prime minister as criticism mounts of government approach to science during the crisis

From ‘eat out to help out’ to following Sage advice, responses may be embarrassing for prime ministers past and present

The Cabinet Office has warned Boris Johnson it will pull public funding for his legal advice for the Covid inquiry if he “undermines the government’s position”

Boris supporters suggested that No 10 might be keen to suppress the messages because they contain evidence of lockdown breaches by Mr Sunak or his advisers.

The Cabinet Office wrote to him saying public money would ‘cease to be available’ if he breaks certain conditions.