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Is Alan Johnson a big loss for Labour?

Nick Ferrari Top Story

Friday 21st January 2010

Alan Johnson has been replaced as Shadow Chancellor by Ed Balls after resigning forfamily reasons. With the loss of one of their big hitters, is this a blow for Labour?

Denis McShane, a colleague and friend of Mr Johnson, paid tribute to the former Home Secretary, while Conservative Vice-Chair Michael Fallon believes Ed Balls is a big mistake as his replacement.

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