Boris Johnson isn’t finished. His next move in politics may be even more alarming
Synopsis by The Irish Times Aug 05 22
When Tony Blair was elected 25 years ago, he was heavily engaged with the politics of Northern Ireland. Now we have a Tory elite that couldn’t care lessRead full article 
The Guardian: Boris Johnson isn’t finished. His next move in politics may be even more alarming
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