James Forsyth James Forsyth

Cameron has learned from Blair’s failure to use his mandate and to command Whitehall

James Forsyth reviews the week in politics

issue 01 August 2009

James Forsyth reviews the week in politics

The Tories go on holiday this summer knowing that it may be the last proper break they get for five years, or possibly longer. Once in government, taking the whole of August off won’t be a possibility for either ministers or special advisers: the pace of events won’t allow it.

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