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Nov 2016
28m 15s

MPs need to get a grip

THE TIMES
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Matt Chorley is joined by Deputy Political Editor of The Times, Sam Coates, former Tory spin doctor, Paul Stephenson, and one of the contenders to become Ukip's next leader, Suzanne Evans.Find out more: www.thetimes.co.uk

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