"Cummings, who is not a scientist"

This will explode. The inevitable public enquiry is going to be entertaining, awful, but absolutely captivating. https://twitter.com/GuardianHeather/status/1253740319700660225

"Open government is an oxymoron"...

Some overlapping issues here on clarity of government and reputation of journalists. But No. 10 still hasn't provided any actual evidence, merely a denial, which makes it difficult to form an informed judgement. https://twitter.com/mikeysmith/status/1253791320059121668?s=20

This is important as we need to have faith in decision making systems. This is drived by understanding what each part is intended to do, and how parts interacts, so that it can be scrutinised effectively.

If this isn't possible, no wonder jounalists and govt are at odds.

To summarise this thread: Yes, non-scientists sometimes join Sage meetings, but only civil servants. No, political advisors would never be allowed in Sage meetings. https://twitter.com/robpowellnews/status/1253981628348727297?s=20