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    Terms of political discourse have moved unmistakably in favour of government over just a few weeks

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    Michael Goldfarb
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  • Thursday, 26 October, 2017
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  • Tuesday, 20 June, 2017
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    Nasty leaders can be successful — if they don’t cross the line

  • Friday, 15 July, 2016
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    Osborne reworks vote-counting skills for Spending Review

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    The indispensable, unelected power of the US presidential partner

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  • Sunday, 26 October, 2014
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    The longer the health system stays in existence, the harder it will be to repeal

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    US politics & policy
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