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February 12, 2008

Blowing in the wind

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Which Health Secretary and runner-up in the deputy leadership contest is reputed to demand that one of his press officers carry round a hairdryer so that his thinning locks may be given a boost before he appears on TV?

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This is more like it. No boring stuff about inflation targets.

Posted by: Guido Fawkes | 12 Feb 2008 17:57:44

Any chance of some insight as to his tailor? That jacket looks like he's wearing it for a bet - or has he left the coathanger in it? I just want to know who to avoid, really.

And aren't the shades just so Italian Job?

Posted by: Chuck Unsworth | 12 Feb 2008 20:31:36

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