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Civil servants are 'Rolls-Royces with sticky steering'

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William Hague has said there was nothing improper in his relationship with one of his special advisers, Christopher Myers, even though he shared a hotel room with him.

Former adviser to Gordon Brown, Michael Jacobs explains the role of a special adviser.


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