London | Downing Street is less of an address, more of a crucible. When a new prime minister is given the keys, they subject themselves to the most exacting test of character imaginable.
Whatever flaws and foibles they possess are magnified under the intense, burning gaze of their colleagues and the media.
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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com
