Western Morning News (Saturday)
The things they say
■ “It’s very, very important that our medical officers and scientific advisers do not get dragged into what I think most people would recognise is fundamentally a political argument”
– Boris Johnson won’t allow advisers Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance to answer questions about Dominic Cummings
■ “The only question that would’ve mattered to me as prime minister is ‘is this going to make it less likely that other people will comply with the rules?”’
– Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reiterates he would have sacked Mr Cummings if he was prime minister.
■ “Crowds of people, even if they’re trying to social distance, bring more risk than we judge is acceptable at this point”
– Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warns against large gatherings or visits to beauty spots after easing restrictions to allow people to meet someone outside their household.
■ “Been overwhelmed by all the kindness, messages – and support on here – and I’ve probably missed much of it. A big thank you from us all at Newsnight”
– Emily Maitlis thanks fans after revealing it was her decision not to appear on Newsnight on Wednesday following criticism of her monologue on Mr Cummings on Tuesday.
■ “It’s the people’s game and I think it (playing behind closed doors) will take the soul away from football”
– Huddersfield Town manager Danny Cowley reveals his reservations about playing the sport behind closed doors.
■ “I struggle with mum guilt a lot, as I know many of you do. But tonight I ask you – give yourself a break. You’re doing your very best”
– Ex-Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley opens up on the difficulties of balancing work and motherhood.