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“[The poll tax] was a classic case of a good idea being entrusted to Chris Patten and becoming a terrible failure.”

Quote by Norman Tebbit

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Norman Tebbit, a prominent British politician, was born on March 29, 1931. He held several key positions within the Conservative Party and had a significant impact on British politics. more

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