Summary
ALAN Johnson, now ex-Shadow Chancellor, never looked comfortable or happy in the job.
The former postman and trade union leader certainly had bloke appeal, was popular with the public and politicians, but, without any Treasury experience, was a surprise choice when Ed Miliband gave him the second most important portfolio in opposition.See the full content of this document
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Party Leader Hoping That Two Eds Are Better Than One
The Hull MP joked at the time that he needed an economics primer and so it proved as he was found wanting on policy details, not knowing, for example...
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