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AUGUST is silly season in British politics, but behind the scenes, something important is happening: there’s a new “Battle of Hastings” brewing.
This has nothing to do with the Norman conquests. But its consequences will be just as profound as the spat between William of Normandy and King Harold.
Today’s conflict revolves around coruscating comments made about the Conservative government by Sir Max Hastings.
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