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Coffee Shots: George uses his loaf

George Osborne was a busy boy last night, visiting a number of #hardworking people ahead of today’s GDP figures.

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P.S. Mr Steerpike was thrilled to be reminded that there are other Treasury ministers who like to don baseball caps when visiting #hardworking people. Here’s Danny Alexander, looking more uncomfortable than ever in one.

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Steerpike is The Spectator's gossip columnist, serving up the latest tittle tattle from Westminster and beyond. Email tips to steerpike@spectator.co.uk or message @MrSteerpike

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