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Jenrick's Chat Blunder Sparks Coup Speculation, Quickly Resolved

4/26/2025

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A slip-up by Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, ignited a flurry of excitement when he accidentally added prominent figures like David Cameron and George Osborne to a group chat. Speculation about a potential coup swirled, but the thrill was short-lived as Jenrick swiftly corrected his mistake, removing the unintended participants.

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Story summary

A slip-up by Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, ignited a flurry of excitement when he accidentally added prominent figures like David Cameron and George Osborne to a group chat. Speculation about a potential coup swirled, but the thrill was short-lived as Jenrick swiftly corrected his mistake, removing the unintended participants.