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Coffee House Shots: Boris Johnson on Covid failures, the Nanny State & his advice for ‘Snoozefest’ Starmer

Best of the Spectator

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From Mayor to Prime Minister: A Political Journey

This chapter explores the speaker's transition from Mayor of London to a position in Downing Street, contrasting the levels of power and accountability encountered. It also reflects on the unforeseen challenges posed by the COVID pandemic and the shifting dynamics within their party that influenced their political trajectory.

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