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The former first minster had already successfully taken legal action against the government in 2019 over its mishandling of complaints against him, with the probe ruled to be "tainted with apparent bias".

In an attempt to reduce trade barriers, the prime minsters of Grenada and the Bahamas this year called for Africa and the Caribbean to launch a shared currency.

As defence minster he tackled jihadist activity that was brewing in the northern border in Burkina Faso.

The prime minster said the policy would be changed at the autumn Budget, adding ministers would only "make decisions we can afford".

"Even today, the First Minister secured no guarantees from the prime minster despite the bravado beforehand."