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Dominic Cummings, special advisor for PM Johnson, is seen at Downing Street in London December 16, 2019. — Reuters pic

Aide to British PM at centre of scandal to make statement, says media

LONDON, May 25 — Dominic Cummings, a close adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who is facing calls for his resignation over a trip that many believe broke coronavirus lockdown rules, will make a public statement today, Sky News and ITV reported. — Reuters

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