This means that talks with Brussels over a free trade deal will have to be completed by the end of August at the latest.A new report by the Civitas think tank today attacks a 'scientific clique' within the system that ministers were too afraid to question in the early days of the crisis.Boris Johnson's most senior aide is said to have told colleagues the Cabinet Office must be stripped of powers, swiping: 'A hard rain is coming. People will get an online identity that can be used for daily activities such as proving ones age, registering with a GP and buying properties from a different location. Barristers for Sonia Khan successfully argued that Mr Cummings' behaviour is pivotal to her claim.YouGov research put the Conservatives up one point on last week at 45 per cent, when the furore over the maverick No10 chief's trip to Durham during lockdown was at its height.ANDREW PIERCE: After refusing to sack Dominic Cummings for allegedly breaking lockdown rules, Boris Johnson appears to have lost the support of a number of disgruntled Tory MPs.Backing for the Tories has plunged to 43 per cent over the past week, while Keir Starmer's party has climbed to 39 per cent. Only if you want a LONGER lockdownPETER HITCHENS: Sack Dom Cummings? Only if you want a LONGER lockdownHow story that sparked week of national rage was fuelled by fake newsHow story that sparked week of national rage was fuelled by fake newsMob hurling abuse at Dominic Cummings outside his home were RemainersMob hurling abuse at Dominic Cummings outside his home were RemainersRemainer peer passed on information to help expose Dominic CummingsRemainer peer passed on information to help expose Dominic CummingsBoris Johnson warns Dominic Cummings he can't afford to become storyBoris Johnson warns Dominic Cummings he can't afford to become storyBoris puts chief aide Dominic Cummings on his 'last chance'Boris puts chief aide Dominic Cummings on his 'last chance'BBC receives 40,000 complaints in days after Emily Maitlis rowBBC receives 40,000 complaints in days after Emily Maitlis rowFormer PM Theresa May wades into Dominic Cummings rowFormer PM Theresa May wades into Dominic Cummings rowDurham chief constable faces probe over Dominic Cummings investigationDurham chief constable faces probe over Dominic Cummings investigationPaddy McGuinness shows off his toned physique as he sunbathesPaddy McGuinness shows off his toned physique as he sunbathesCummings spotted at Australian RUGBY MATCH - but it's a cut-outCummings spotted at Australian RUGBY MATCH - but it's a cut-outCummings' Barnard Castle trip sees searches for hotels there rise 160%Cummings' Barnard Castle trip sees searches for hotels there rise 160%BBC will launch probe into Emily Maitlis' Dominic Cummings rantBBC will launch probe into Emily Maitlis' Dominic Cummings rantBBC appoint former head of global news to review impartiality policy BBC appoint former head of global news to review impartiality policy Emily Maitlis has forced bosses to apologise for her beforeEmily Maitlis has forced bosses to apologise for her beforeAlastair Campbell is slammed for 'taking the p***' out of veteransAlastair Campbell is slammed for 'taking the p***' out of veterans It says: 'As you explore you will be able to take a look at the history and plan your post-lockdown day out. Dominic Cummings has been branded a "d***" by a BBC radio presenter who forgot she'd left her microphone on during a news report about the PM's Chief Advisor Dominic Cummings branded a 'loner' who acted like James Bond villain by uni pal The TV personality, 46, showed off his toned physique as he sunbathed.The government adviser was criticised for making a 260-mile trip to Durham in April to see his parents while his wife had coronavirus symptoms and refused to apologise for doing so.There are several highly recommended guest houses, B&Bs, Airbnbs and hotels in the market town - and just nearby is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Britain.The corporation has been 'flooded' with more than 20,000 complaints about the Newsnight host - but this figure includes thousands of emails from her supporters who feel she was badly treated.Miss Maitlis caused a stir on Tuesday with her comments on Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham during lockdown.Richard Sambrook, a former director of BBC global news, will be tasked with assessing whether the corporation's social media accounts are going against its impartiality policy.DOUGLAS MURRAY: Newsnight presenter, Emily Maitlis (pictured), was visibly angered by Boris Johnson's colleagues describing him as a 'fighter'.The two-minute video, which was posted to Twitter this afternoon, captures Campbell as he impersonates the Prime Minister recounting a bizarre meeting with the Queen.Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media GroupDowning Street plans new digital ID cards for British citizensDowning Street plans new digital ID cards for British citizensBoris Johnson joins LinkedIn following rumours he plans to quit as PMBoris Johnson joins LinkedIn following rumours he plans to quit as PMNo10 chief Dominic Cummings swaps joggers for SUIT on first day backNo10 chief Dominic Cummings swaps joggers for SUIT on first day backSimon Case, 41, is confirmed as youngest civil service head in centurySimon Case, 41, is confirmed as youngest civil service head in centuryBen Wallace stops to SHAKE HANDS on way into CabinetBen Wallace stops to SHAKE HANDS on way into CabinetSimon Case, 41, expected to be unveiled as new civil service chiefSimon Case, 41, expected to be unveiled as new civil service chiefMichael Gove and Rishi Sunak fight to see who will be Boris' heirMichael Gove and Rishi Sunak fight to see who will be Boris' heirDominic Cummings absent from Downing Street after 'undergoing surgery'Dominic Cummings absent from Downing Street after 'undergoing surgery'Adviser linked to exam fiasco gets role in radical planning changesAdviser linked to exam fiasco gets role in radical planning changesBoris Johnson fights Dominic Cummings' plans for a No 10Boris Johnson fights Dominic Cummings' plans for a No 10Tories planning to vote down Dominic Cummings' star wars planTories planning to vote down Dominic Cummings' star wars planTory MPs demand Dominic Cummings answer questions over defence reviewTory MPs demand Dominic Cummings answer questions over defence reviewDid Corbyn's henchman Seumas Milne infect Boris Johnson with Covid?Did Corbyn's henchman Seumas Milne infect Boris Johnson with Covid?Young officers must be 'unconventional' in 'cyber and space' warfareYoung officers must be 'unconventional' in 'cyber and space' warfareLabour calls on PM to publish Dominic Cummings evidenceLabour calls on PM to publish Dominic Cummings evidenceDominic Cummings leggings to the effigy of the number 10 aid emergeDominic Cummings leggings to the effigy of the number 10 aid emergeSpitting Image returns with Harry and Meghan among puppetsSpitting Image returns with Harry and Meghan among puppetsSpitting Image returns, will target Boris Johnson, Dominic CummingsSpitting Image returns, will target Boris Johnson, Dominic CummingsRICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Get Britain out of this Covid coma NOW!