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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ashley Cowburn

Boris Johnson’s former aide describes her role in No 10 as being like PM’s ‘nanny’

PA

Boris Johnson’s former deputy chief of staff Cleo Watson has compared her role in No 10 to being like the prime minister’s “nanny”.

In her first public comments since leaving Downing Street in 2020, the former aide also described how staff created a “puppy gate” barrier to prevent Mr Johnson leaving his office during his periods of self-isolation.

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