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Ronseal Dave tries to put gloss on Coalition anniversary

THERE was no champagne, no flowers and no confetti, only a slightly battered tin can.

The bonhomie of the 2010 rose garden moment had for the most part vanished.

As Dave spoke, Nick looked bored and stared, not at the Westminster feral beasts but directly into the PM's ear. And, when the DPM spoke, Dave returned the compliment.

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