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Old 08-04-2020, 10:51   #1925
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Re: Coronavirus: PM Boris Johnson in Intensive Care
I wonder if in the future we could see a Deputy PM position created as part of a consttutional tweak?
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Coronavirus: Claims of power vacuum as PM battles COVID-19 in intensive care
Dominic Raab has struggled to answer questions on whether he has the authority to change course.
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Dominic Raab, the PM's stand-in, has refused to confirm whether a decision on easing restrictions would be taken on Easter Monday - and he suggested it could be delayed.
There are now claims of a power vacuum at the heart of government after Downing Street revealed there are strict limitations on Mr Raab's powers while he is deputising for Mr Johnson in key meetings.

There are also doubts in Whitehall about whether critical decisions on the lockdown can be taken without Mr Johnson's input.

Mr Raab, who is first secretary of state as well as foreign secretary, has struggled to answer questions on whether he has the authority to change course.
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