Dominic Cummings hinted at humility outside Downing Street today while his discomfort level 'increased at the mention of Barnard Castle', a body language expert has revealed. 

Judi James said the Prime Minister's top aide appeared nervous and uncomfortable as he addressed the nation after facing calls to resign over accusations he ignored coronavirus rules to travel north in March.  

Speaking at the Downing Street Rose Garden, Mr Cummings refused to apologise for driving 260 miles to Durham during the lockdown as he claimed he had always behaved 'reasonably and legally'.  

Mr Cummings added his decision to travel to his parents' land was the result of a 'very complicated, tricky situation', as he admitted he had not sought Boris Johnson's permission to make the five-hour journey.