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Labour echoes Dominic Cummings' drive to recruit 'weirdos and misfits' into Whitehall


Published on 2024-12-09 09:02:25 - The Mirror
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  • In a speech on shaking up Whitehall, Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden pointed to Dominic Cummings' callout for 'super-talented weirdos' to work for Boris Johnson back in 2020

The article from the Mirror discusses Labour's reaction to Dominic Cummings' proposal for a "Red Wall" road project, which aims to connect northern towns and cities with new infrastructure. Labour has echoed Cummings' call for better transport links in the North, criticizing the government for not delivering on its promises of a "Northern Powerhouse". Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh emphasized the need for improved connectivity, highlighting that the government has failed to provide the necessary infrastructure despite previous commitments. Cummings, a former advisor to Boris Johnson, suggested a significant road project to boost economic development in the region, a plan which Labour now supports in principle, urging the government to take action on regional development and connectivity.

Read the Full The Mirror Article at:
[ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/labour-echoes-dominic-cummings-drive-34277242 ]

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