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Who governs Britain? Not ministers, it seems

14 April 2022

4:00 PM

14 April 2022

4:00 PM

Who governs Britain? It’s a dangerous question, as Ted Heath learned half a century ago. But while he was concerned with untrammelled unions, ministers today must contend with another unelected cadre calling the shots. The difference is that now, like in so many horror movies, the calls are coming from inside the house.

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