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Miles Johnson is the FT’s Rome Correspondent. In over a decade working at the FT he has previously held roles as Capital Markets Editor, Investment Editor and Hedge Fund Correspondent in London. He has also reported on the European debt crisis as Madrid Correspondent and on finance from New York.
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    Matteo Salvini has reaffirmed his ambitions after last month’s EU parliament elections

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    Economists back Salvini in row over Rome’s spending

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    Matteo Salvini stokes tension on public spending after League’s election triumph

  • Monday, 27 May, 2019
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    Italy’s Salvini hails victory for rightwing League

    Poll result confirms transformation of fringe party into national force

  • Sunday, 26 May, 2019
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  • Thursday, 23 May, 2019
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  • Thursday, 23 May, 2019
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    Salvini crosses Italy to drum up support for League

    Old-fashioned campaign strategy contributes to deputy PM’s success

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    Tension in Italy coalition fuels talk of split

    Bonds and shares hit after Matteo Salvini says Rome could break EU spending limits

  • Thursday, 9 May, 2019
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    Pope Francis puts pressure on bishops over abuse

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    Italy’s PM steps in as corruption case threatens coalition

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  • Monday, 29 April, 2019
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    Italian business leader praises ‘maturing’ populists

    Industry group says coalition now accepts need for collaboration with Brussels

  • Monday, 22 April, 2019
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