Peter Hoskin

Slurring his way to resignation

I think it’s safe to say that Shoichi Nakagawa’s resignation today is the first time a government minister’s resigned for what are – officially – cough-syrup related reasons.  Although, watching the video below, it’s easy to see why people are saying alcohol, not medicine, may have been behind it all:

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Rod Liddle

My plan for Prevent

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