Malcolm Tucker
Former Director of Communications for Number 10 and Opposition, Scottish political operative responsible for government communications strategy
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Roles
Number 10 Downing Street
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Career History
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Right-hand man and enforcer - Scottish deputy who shares his aggressive approach, later betrays him during leadership crisis
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Professional rival turned ally - Initially enemies over departmental cuts, later unite against Steve Fleming
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Former colleague and bitter enemy - Forced his resignation in 2003, returns briefly before Malcolm destroys him again
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Minister he initially supported then ousted - Hand-picked replacement for Hugh, later orchestrates her resignation for Dan Miller
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Useful pawn in political schemes - Ambitious adviser he manipulates while finding him irritating
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Respected adviser - Shows rare warmth due to Glenn's loyalty and common sense
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Departmental press officer - Civil servant he considers incompetent but tolerates
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Failed ministerial project - Junior minister whose Paxman interview becomes legendary disaster
