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Treasury minister skips pre-budget photo citing agoraphobia
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Simon Clarke, the chief secretary to the Treasury, has said he would not take part in the traditional pre-budget photo with the chancellor as he is agoraphobic. He said the condition “prevents me being comfortable in some open spaces”.
His colleagues appeared without him on the front step of No 11 Downing Street after Clarke tweeted a photograph of himself indoors in Downing Street standing alongside Rishi Sunak, the chancellor, and explained why he was due to be absent.
Agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help would not be available if things go wrong, according to the NHS. It can be a fear of open spaces, travelling on public transport, visiting certain places or leaving home.
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