I have deliberately waited a few days as I have learned over time that it is a mistake to jump in before the facts fully emerge and it also allowed time for Mr Cummings to have a chance to give his own side of the story and, following the complaints to the police, for them to investigate. I understand that the police have decided that no further action is required.

To me this is an issue of mutual respect rather than a political issue. I pay tribute to everyone who has followed the restrictions in full over this long period. This has been a decisive factor in keeping the re-infection rate below 1 (the "R" value). Many have had to make sacrifices and have not been able to visit loved ones at their time of need. However, it is right that we have taken these steps to protect the NHS from being overwhelmed. I like many of have found the lockdown personally very hard, my mother was diagnosed at the very start of the lockdown with a very serious illness that needed immediate surgery. She's at home in Suffolk now undergoing extensive ongoing post-op treatment, but I, like so many of you, have not been able to be at her side when she most needed me.

So, like you, I was surprised and angry that the Prime Minister's key adviser took the actions that he did having presumably played a major role in the decision-making process that instructed the rest of us on the rules of lockdown. There cannot be one rule for the few and another for the rest of us.

I felt Mr Cumming's press conference (which should not have taken place in the No.10 Rose Garden in my opinion) did at least explain his logic behind his actions. I am sure we all sympathise that he wanted to protect his family and escape the media harassment outside his home. I would not have made the same decision, but I appreciate that he did what he thought was right at the time but, as Mr Cummings said, many will disagree with his actions and I'm one of them.

I know many of you are calling for Mr Cummings to be dismissed, however, ultimately it is a matter for the Prime Minister. Following the announcement by the police that no action is to be taken against Mr Cummings, we must move on and not let this distract from the fight against Covid-19. There are probably many questions remaining, and I have no doubt that whilst Mr Cummings had the best of intentions I and, more importantly, the public feel it was wrong.

Finally, my office has been working with less than half my staff available during this crisis. We have been dealing with all the understandable concerns about personal issues caused by the Covid-19 lockdown as well as all the usual enquiries. Whilst I thank you for letting me know your views on this, my office now needs to prioritise all the other issues that arise as we come out of lockdown. I cannot condone using up valuable office time on Mr Cummings who I have no contact with and, as my Nan would have said, is "not my cup of tea".

We need to move on and beat this Covid-19 disease.