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‘At least Chris Grayling isn’t in charge of the ferry.’
‘Before you say it, no — you can’t hand in a marriage licence.’
‘Brexit? I’m stockpiling for a new statue of Thatcher.’
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‘I got a tattoo.’
‘Haven’t we been punished enough?’
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already appointed Nick Clegg.’
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