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Michael Burleigh
Friday 24th July 2009
Norwich
Just in case any readers support the Conservative party, as it exists, rather than in the land of make-believe, an excellent result today in the Norwich by-election. Since we are nice rather than nasty, let's all wish the losing Labour candidate a swift recovery from his bout of flu. If this result is replicated in about 200 days time, it will be curtains for about half a dozen members of the current cabinet.
About Michael Burleigh
Michael Burleigh is a historian and the author of 10 books. These include The Third Reich: a New History, Earthly Powers, Sacred Causes and Blood & Rage: A Cultural History of Terrorism. He is on the Advisory Board of Standpoint.
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