‘Don’t abuse rule easing’

WHAT the deuce is going on? Even Boris Johnson’s own sister isn’t playing by his rules any more – staying overnight at her London residence and enjoying a spot of tennis.

Radio host Rachel is courting more controversy for the embattled PM, splitting her time between her family farm and the capital.

She has made no secret of the fact she is isolating in Somerset, with “essential” journeys to her job in London as a presenter on LBC.

But she hasn’t mentioned that her work trips have included overnight stays at her Notting Hill residence.

While there Rachel has certainly played the advantage, hob-nobbing with pals yesterday and enjoying the

THE deputy chief medical officer warned Brits not to “tear the pants out of” the lockdown easing tomorrow.

Prof Jonathan Van-Tam said the relaxation was a “dangerous moment” during the No10 briefing yesterday.

As millions are set to enjoy the hottest day of the year today, he urged people to stick to social distancing.

He spoke out as Government scientists argued the rules are being relaxed premaWARNING Prof Van-Tam sunshine despite her brother’s guidelines putting second homes well beyond reach during lockdown – as well as banning movement between two households.

Her husband and daughter are also at the Exmoor farm.

One Whitehall source said of the apparent double-fault in the wake of the national fury over Dominic Cummings: “It doesn’t look good for anyone. The story Boris is trying to avoid is of one rule for the elite and another for the rest.

“First his friend Dom and now his sister have been turely. Four members of the Sage emergency body broke with the official line to warn that the virus is still spreading too fast and loosening restrictions now risks a more lethal second wave.

Prof Calum Semple, one of the four, said: “We are lifting the lid on a boiling pan and it’s just going to boil over.” Labour Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, writing for us today, said: “The genie will be out oft the bottle and it will be very difficult to put it back.” caught bending the rules, if not breaking them.”

After her show on Friday, Rachel returned to the west London home where her two sons also stay.

On Saturday, after a quick knock-up with pals and a dog walk, she took a train to Somerset.

A spokesman for the radio host said: “In line with the majority of broadcasters she is afforded keyworker status. The show finishes at 7pm. As it’s a fourhour journey back, she sometimes stays over.

“In line with the guidance, she makes a concerted effort to stay alert at all times.”

She makes a concerted effort to stay alert at all times

VOLLEYS CRITICISM OF HER STAYS

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