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Stop the questions: a coach steps in to end the fight

Stop the questions: a coach steps in to end the fight

Update: 2024-08-28
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Parliament's Question Time is a slow-moving boxing match with many rounds. This week one boxer's second stepped into the ring to help. They didn't throw in the towel, but they did try to stop the bout.
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Stop the questions: a coach steps in to end the fight

Stop the questions: a coach steps in to end the fight

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