There were plenty of signs though. For example, Javid wanted very tight fiscal rules, which would have meant raising taxes in some way, if Johnson gets his way on spending plans. Cummings and Javid have disagreed in public and Cummings was making threatening noises about advisers just a few days ago. Apparently, the PM's team will take over the Treasury advisory role. All departments have been told to find 5% savings to fund Johnson's spending plans. The budget will be interesting - especially reading between the lines about what it will actually mean behind the spin. It's a move towards centralisation of power.