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Quote by Kenneth Clarke

“In these home affairs things I think occasionally it's the duty of politicians on both sides to turn round to the tabloids and right-wing newspapers and say 'you have your facts wrong and you're whipping up facts which are inaccurate”

Quote by Kenneth Clarke

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Kenneth Clarke, a former Minister without Portfolio in the United Kingdom, was born on July 2, 1940. He has been active in the British political scene for many years, holding several important positions. more

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