Johnson resignation – the fall-out: 8 in the morning – January 21st

8am

By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk

* Steve Richards says Johnson’s appointment was a mistake that has now been corrected.

* Benedict Brogan says Johnson’s resignation is a “disaster on all fronts” for Miliband.

* Martin Kettle warns that Labour’s recent history could be about to repeat itself…

* Balls will take the fight to George Osborne.

* Jon Cruddas and Jonathan Rutherford say that Labour needs to rediscover the values of England.

* The two Eds must avoid replaying history

* Conservative Home have rounded up the blog reaction to Johnson’s resignation.

* And the creative tension between the two men, and how it’s handled, will now be crucial.

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