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“As his former chief of staff, I can't imagine Boris Johnson felt very comfortable telling the British people to 'stay at home.' But when he finally issued this clear instruction, his popularity went up.” quote by Nick Boles — Download Open image

“As his former chief of staff, I can't imagine Boris Johnson felt very comfortable telling the British people to 'stay at home.' But when he finally issued this clear instruction, his popularity went up.”

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