“The problem we have is making sure that we do not inflict harm on ourselves, by leaving the EU with no deal.”

— Gordon Brown

Jeremy Corbyn risks scuppering no-confidence vote, says Jo Swinson https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49468218 BBC News (26 August 2019)
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