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    • Friday, 21 June, 2024
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      Four people have been embroiled so far: 2 candidates, the party’s campaign director and a police officer

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    • Thursday, 20 June, 2024
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      Disenchantment with the Tories spreads to Sunak’s own seat

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    • Thursday, 20 June, 2024
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    • Thursday, 20 June, 2024
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    • Wednesday, 19 June, 2024
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    • Wednesday, 19 June, 2024
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