NATURE and No 10 have one thing in common: they both hate a vacuum. With BoJo at risk of losing his mojo, the spectre of a political vacuum terrifies, so when an arch Brexiteer arrived at Downing Street to suck up to the PM looking for tax favours, it was the perfect moment to strike.
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Sir James Dyson could have his wish, but he had to develop a revolutionary new kind of Hoover, sorry Dyson, that would not only remove political vacuums but also clean up sleaze and stop leaks, at least unofficial ones. Even using his root cyclone technology, we have yet to see whether this project is a dust crevice tool too far for the mighty Dyson.
Perhaps he should consider using his bladeless fans instead. That might just clear the air.
Mike Herd
Highland
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