Number 10 operation in turmoil after communications chief Lee Cain quits in power struggle

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Boris Johnson’s Downing Street operation has been thrown into turmoil following the dramatic resignation of his communications chief Lee Cain.

Mr Cain, one of the Prime Minister’s closest aides, announced late on Wednesday he was quitting his role amid a bitter internal power struggle in Number 10.

His departure sparked speculation he could be followed by Dominic Cummings, Mr Johnson’s top adviser seen as the most powerful figure in No 10.

The two men had worked together on the 2016 EU referendum campaign fronted by Mr Johnson and are regarded as close political allies.

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