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It has been revealed that Boris Johnson’s director of communications used to be the Daily Mirror “Chicken” - a costumed character who mocked Conservative politicians on the campaign trail.

Lee Cain, who is considered an important figure in the Downing Street operation, was given the role while working as a journalist on the tabloid newspaper.

As a fledgling reporter - a “spring chicken”, if you will - Mr Cain donned what the Mirror referred to as the “iconic” suit to torment Tory candidates.

He followed David Cameron around during the general election campaign in 2010, and was often pictured trying to ruffle the soon-to-be prime minister’s feathers.

Fast forward nine years and Mr Cain is now a key figure in the latest Tory prime minister’s inner circle.

Mr McTague told how he once approached Conservative grandee Ken Clarke while wearing the chicken suit.

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