CARLISLE'S MP has joined the growing clamour calling for the resignation of Government Svengali, Dominic Cummings.

John Stevenson has made the announcement in a Tweet at 1.48pm today saying that people in "positions of power have added responsibility".

Mr Cummings, 48, has caused widespread anger after it was alleged that he broke lockdown regulations by driving 260 miles from London to Durham on two occasions because of childcare issues after his wife showed symptoms of Covid-19.

The first was in late March and the second, according to The Observer and Sunday Mirror, was on April 19.

It is also alleged he was seen in Barnard Castle, about 30 miles from Durham on April 12.

In the Tweet John said: "Carlisle and the country have sacrificed a lot over the last few weeks.

"People in positions of power have added responsibility-Mr Cummings holds such a position.

"Therefore in my view in the interests of the country Mr Cummings should resign."