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David Lidington

Sir David Lidington was the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and minister for the Cabinet Office between 2018 and 2019 . He also served as minister of state at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) from 2010 until 2016

<p>Both know that their response to the energy price crisis is critical to their political fortunes</p>

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<p>‘The prime minister’s mind will be on delivery’ </p>

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Johnson would be foolish to assume the next election is in the bag

<p>‘ I welcome the government’s measures to help Afghan refugees. But ministers need to go further’ </p>

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We owe many Afghans a debt of honour – we now need to pay that back

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Women in countries like South Sudan are in danger of rape and sexual violence from official security forces

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In 2020, sexual violence is still being used as a weapon of war

It's our aim to directly tackle the root causes of insecurity

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David Lidington

The next PM will inherit low levels of public trust in politicians

Johnson would be foolish to assume the next election is in the bag

We owe many Afghans a debt of honour – we now need to pay that back

I wanted to remain in the EU. Now I want a deal even more

In 2020, sexual violence is still being used as a weapon of war

Why do we still need foreign aid? To keep us safe in a dangerous world

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