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Two scandals that rocked Britain – decades apart – are part of a cycle of failure by government. AP
Two scandals that rocked Britain – decades apart – are part of a cycle of failure by government. AP
Ceaseless scandals show profound arrogance at heart of British establishment
Chris Blackhurst is a former editor of The Independent, based in London
22 May, 2024