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The Versions of Us: The alternative life and times of Chris Grayling

October 16, 2015 thesecretbarrister Bad Law, Contemplations, Politics

“Just in case [Chris Grayling MP] is to be completely airbrushed from history, can we have a debate on his legacy as former Justice Secretary? It need not be a very long debate.” When you’re standing in Parliament having your political career mocked by an ex-vicar best known for posting online pics of himself in his pants, it’s…

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