Worse still, I hear that Des Browne hates his job as Sec State Def and wants to leave. He is being held back by greater political issues concerning PM.
I would place money that he is part of the reshuffle in September. This would set the cause back a long time.
Still think he is a decent man in the wrong job. He might respond to serious lobbying now. Respectfully suggest this is the way ahead. I would try myself, but me and Des have had our differences!
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