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Coffee Shots: Boris and Dave’s double act

Boris and Dave have been enjoying each other’s company on the campaign trail in Newark today. Just look how cosy they are at the station:

David Cameron and Boris Johnson visit to Newark

David Cameron and Boris Johnson visit to Newark

But is that Boris sneaking a longing glance at the red box that the Prime Minister carries with him as a trapping of office?

Anyway, the two men got along very well on the train:

David Cameron and Boris Johnson visit to Newark

For a little while at least:

David Cameron and Boris Johnson visit to Newark

Neither seem particularly excited about the sandwiches on offer in Costa, though. Perhaps like Ed Miliband, they’d rather eat a bacon butty

David Cameron and Boris Johnson visit to Newark

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