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The Opposition aren't really the Opposition. They're just called the Opposition. But in fact they are the Opposition in exile. The Civil Service are the Opposition in residence.
Antony Jay
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Antony Jay
Age: 86 †
Born: 1930
Born: April 20
Died: 2016
Died: August 21
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London
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Sir Antony Rupert Jay
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