Is Carrie Symonds running Downing Street?

Deputy leader writer at The Sun Olivia Utley says the in-fighting at Number 10 is “a soap opera which is fun if you’re bored of coronavirus news, but not great for the country.”

During a crucial week for Brexit negotiations, Olivia says "everyone's just throwing their toys out of the pram", adding that Downing Street director of communications Lee Cain does not get on with Carrie Symonds.

Lee Cain, had recently resigned amid reports of internal tensions in Downing Street. He will leave next month, despite being offered a promotion to chief of staff.

Expressing concern at potential chaos, Olivia told Mike Graham "the Prime Minister can't concentrate on what he's supposed to be doing. It's quite likely we will just have a very messy Brexit.

[inglepropnoosegarm]

That woman has no business meddling in affairs of state.

[EnglishTurbines]

If BJ hates confrontation, then he's in the wrong job isn't he?...Explains his utter

[candicebicker]

FFS what an utter shambles this Government is. Never voting for either of the main parties ever again. Come on Nigel and Lawrence, we need to hear from you and your parties now more than ever.

[johnm]

Symonds is yet another "error of judgment" by BOJO. Pathetic. I really dont think anyone can save the Tories now.

[BarryBethal-yvoz]

The only person that isn't running it is Johnson looks like people are putting daft ideas in this idiots head then he spouts it out.

[nicolahickman]

All due respect to her but she needs to butt out. She's his fianceé not a Minister or Government Advisor.

Boris and the bint are cultural plenty of time for him to replace her or we shall have to replace him. He is too weak.

[pduffy]

Johnson should be sacked asap. His young 'bird' shouldn't be telling him what to do! He must go!

[crazyfroggie]

Boris has shown his true colours, cant see him getting re-elected. Brexit isnt even done yet, and we are fed up with him.

[stephenbannister]

This past few months is the beginning of the end for johnson and his cronies

[The-Matt-O-Sphere]

Looks like Boris's bird has been taking tips from Megan Markle.

[chrisnieto]

I wonder if Farage would let his wife meddle in his politics.

[ericboxer]

Simmons is a green fanatic leftist..boris is obvious bowing down to her

[hitman]

This country seems to be run by the Quality Street Gang.

[barbgee]

I voted for Brexit and the conservatives..NOT FOR CARRIE AND THE GREEN PARTY!!!!

[petersmith]

The gallows we will need are getting bigger and bigger day by day

[elaineyoung]

What has miss symonds got to do with the government?

[martinroberts]

Carrie Symonds - "she's not elected". Nor was Dominic Cummings. If Johnson cannot steer the ship unaided he has no right to be on the bridge.

[stevenyearn]

Looking into Johnson’s sexual relationships history I think he has serious undiscovered problems, he certainly likes them young then divorces them with pay offs, it’s his middle leg that’s causing problems. Such an icon for our young men. He’s a disgrace!

[marywalker]

Why is this carrie person saying anything no one voted her in