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02 Oct 2021

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Battle for Britain

Michael Heath

The Battle for Britain | 2 October 2021

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RGJ

Unforeseen catastrophe

Paul Wood

What do you mean panic buying

‘What do you mean panic buying? There’s a sale on!’

KJ Lamb

More of the same?

‘More of the same?’

Bernie

Let’s start a rumour

‘Let’s start a rumour that there’s going to be a shortage!’

Andrew Birch

The Road Ahead

Wilbur

Queuing for petrol

‘The getaway driver’s still queuing for petrol!’

RGJ

I’ve been expecting you Mr. Bond

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Labour conference

Robert Thompson

Panic station

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