A prediction (and I’m probably wrong but ...
Cummings will say something like: This was me as a father doing the best for my family, like any father would do and we all make decisions on what we think is best for our families - I am no different

I understand the anger but this has nothing to do with my role and shouldn’t distract from the important messages and advice
I believe I acted within the rules ...

What happens then depends on politics and Tory backbenchers

What he should say is: I understand my actions which I still believe were right has caused huge public anger and upset and is distracting from the important work the government is doing - it is also putting huge pressure in my family and therefore I have offered my resignation