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Nicholas Cecil

Minister forced to deny opposition claims of a ‘zombie Government’

James Cleverly says the government is still working

(Picture: PA Wire)

A Cabinet minister denied that Britain had a “zombie Government” as the cost-of-living crisis worsens.

Education Secretary James Cleverly insisted that “Government does continue” despite the focus on the Tory leadership election.

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