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Cameron’s new army of Tory loyalists

27 August 2015

1:00 PM

27 August 2015

1:00 PM

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Time was when the Conservatives believed that a small majority — which puts a government at the mercy of backbench rebels — would be worse than no majority at all. They dreaded the prospect. But now, well into their third month celebrating a majority of just 12 seats, it’s clear they’ve forgotten their fears about how precarious things could be.

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