“The trouble with you John, is that your spine does not reach your brain.”

— Margaret Thatcher

On Conservative backbencher John Whittingdale after being summoned to her room to urge MPs to vote against the Maastricht Treaty. Whittingdale was reported to have emerged from the room in tears. (The Times 26 November 1992)
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