Narcissism, Farewell Junkets and a Pm for the 'Me' Generation ; On Politics and Power
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THIS WEEKEND, Britain embarks on an unprecedented constitutional experiment.
The country takes an historic step away from the British system of government towards the American model.See the full content of this document
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Narcissism, Farewell Junkets and a Pm for the 'Me' Generation ; On Politics and Power
Under the traditional British way, dating back to Sir Robert Walpole almost 300 years ago, Prime Ministers leave office at once. For example, after his election trouncing in 1997, John Major was out of Downing Street by lunchtime. Margaret Thatcher's departure was equally abrupt and undignified.
Yet that is how things are done in Britain.One moment the nation's leader is being driven...See the full content of this document
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