Who is Dominic Raab? What we know about Boris Johnson's 'designated survivor' as prime minister

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• Boris Johnson has been hospitalised after experiencing "persistent symptoms" of the coronavirus.
• As First Secretary of State, Raab will deputise for the prime minister while Johnson is in hospital
• Raab is a controversial figure both inside and outside the UK government.
• The news that Raab would deputise for Johnson was received like "a cup of cold sick" by his cabinet rivals, according to one report.
• Raab has caused controversy with his political views and comments about women.
• Colleagues believe he lacks the emotional intelligence required for the role, with some rivals keen to assume his position as Johnson's deputy.
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The news that Boris Johnson has been hospitalised for the coronavirus, has led to speculation about what would happen if the UK prime minister becomes too ill to remain in his job.

Downing Street has insisted that the prime minister will remain in charge of the government while in hospital. 

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