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....this is why @LibDems leader @JoSwinson has suggested the Mother and Father of the House of Commons - Labour’s Harriet Harman and the Conservatives’ Ken Clarke - as alternative PMs to lead an emergency govt if needed ➡️ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…
@LibDems @joswinson .
@JoSwinson's claim that there's no Commons majority for Corbyn as PM is further backed up by Dominic Grieve today: “Corbyn is unfortunately a deeply divisive figure and in trying to stop a no-deal Brexit it is not my purpose to help him into Downing St."
theguardian.com/politics/2019/…
@LibDems @joswinson The Father of the @HouseofCommons, following @JoSwinson's suggestion, says he would be prepared to lead an emergency government to stop "no deal"
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This @TheIFS report is a damning indictment of this Tory Government. The fact there is inequality and poverty on this scale in this country - one of the biggest economies in the world - is an utter disgrace. The key findings.... /1
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