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MPs who defended the adviser include Michael Gove, who tried to justify driving a car as a means of checking if you can see properly.
Downing Street in March said Boris Johnson's top aide was "at home" when in fact he had driven 260 miles to Durham during lockdown.
The figures come as former Conservative Party chief Whip says Boris Johnson's top aide should resign.
MP says he cannot "in good faith" tell voters "they were all wrong and one senior advisor to the government was right".
Meanwhile, experts say the PM's advisor made a 'mockery' of healthcare planning.
I never got to say goodbye to my father. And I don't believe Dominic Cummings and the government have any respect for our loss and our sacrifice.
Senior aide denies multiple breaches of the coronavirus lockdown while public were told to stay at home.
Prime minister Boris Johnson leads the daily coronavirus press briefing. Under new plans considered by the government, the public could be allowed to hold BBQs and garden parties within weeks.
Top aide also says he did not tell Boris Johnson about trip to Durham.
The petition comes as growing numbers of Tory backbenchers join calls for the PM's chief advisor to be dismissed.