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“A Tory government with a decent mandate seems the only hope of tackling the fiscal catastrophe responsibly.”

Quote by Max Hastings

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Max Hastings is a British journalist born on December 28, 1945. He is known for his in-depth reporting on historical and contemporary events, having served as the Defence and Diplomatic Editor of The Daily Telegraph and contributing as a columnist for several media outlets. more

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