Public prosecutor faces legal action over Cummings' Durham trip

Member of public seeks judicial review of Max Hill's inaction' over alleged lockdown breaches

A judicial review is being sought over the failure of the director of public prosecutions, Max Hill, to investigate Dominic Cummings for alleged breaches of the coronavirus lockdown rules.

The complaint has been lodged on behalf of a member of the public, Martin Redston, who is concerned the DPP has shown insufficient independence from the government over the movements of Boris Johnson's key adviser.