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The Tory rebels have two choices: shut up or lose the election

Worryingly, some of them prefer the second option

1 February 2014

9:00 AM

1 February 2014

9:00 AM

Things could scarcely be going better for the Conservatives. Every week seems to bring more news of the recovery. High street tills are ringing, employment is at an all-time high and Britain’s economy is growing faster than that of any major country. No wonder the Labour party’s opinion poll lead has been reduced to one vulnerable point.

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