Is he Britain's Thomas Cromwell? Dominic Cummings chuckles
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, chuckled on Friday when asked by reporters if he was the Thomas Cromwell of British politics.
Cummings, an influential figure in 10 Downing Street who was thought by some to be at odds with Javid over spending plans, laughed as he was asked by reporters if he was the new Thomas Cromwell of British politics -- in other words, the power behind the throne.
Cummings refused to comment on whether he was responsible for the resignation of Sajid Javid as finance minister.