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Paul Johnson in the 'Spectator'
I think she has gone stark raving mad. She is going to be drawing her child benefits at the same time as she draws her old-age pension.
Brother of Mrs X, first-time mother of twins on Christmas Day, aged 59
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Prince of Wales's new year letter
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Sir Norman Fowler on Environment Minister Tim Yeo
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