Some in his own Conservative party admit that Johnson wouldn't be their first pick for leader during a pandemic. Johnson's political success from 2016 to now has been largely anchored in his successful leadership of the official Brexit campaign. The contempt held by Dominic Cummings for the establishment, the media and even members of Boris Johnson's party is well known. The power that Cummings, Johnson's top adviser, holds has been a constant source of controversy. His contempt for the British establishment, the media and even members of Johnson's party is well known.

Source: CNN October 10, 2020 07:30 UTC