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Shelley Williams-Walker, Mr Johnson's head of operations, was in charge of the music at points, according to one eye-witness. The claim was on Thursday put to Downing Street, where Ms Williams-Walker still works. No denial has been issued. She was jokingly nicknamed "DJ SWW", a reference to her initials, according to one present that night
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