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Cameron return opens door for Osborne to do the same, Dorries claims
David Cameron's return to government could open the door for a similar move for George Osborne - that's according to Nadine Dorries.

The former culture secretary has long made clear she does not hold Mr Osborne in particularly high regard - and in her recent book The Plot claims Mr Osborne was involved in behind-the-scenes machinations that led to Boris Johnson's downfall as prime minister.

"This now opens the door for the rerun of Osborne," she said.

"He will want a safe seat, if such a thing exists and then into leader of the opposition slot."

Like Mr Cameron, Mr Osborne is not an elected MP, having stood down from his seat in Tatton in 2017 to become editor of the Evening Standard.

He would therefore need to enter via the Lords, as Mr Cameron has.

Mr Osborne said at the time of his resignation he was leaving the Commons "for now".

"You heard it here first," Ms Dorries said.

"Nothing happens by accident for these guys. It is all long-planned."