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Johnson's first 100 days
While we watch the Labour leadership race, what are Johnson and Cumnmings up to to solidify their electoral breakthrough, asks NICK WRIGHT

WHILE the attention of the entire labour movement, much of the press and even a fair bit of the public is focused on the Labour leadership election the new government has embarked on its first hundred days in office.

We should pay attention. Johnson has let it be known that he wants his ministers to concentrate on departmental business and get on with the job.

With a Cabinet that includes no powerful enemies or obvious rivals Johnson has more prime ministerial power within his grasp than any of his immediate Tory predecessors.

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