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In politics, being ridiculous is more damaging than being extreme.

Roy Hattersley

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Roy Hattersley
Age: 91
Born: 1932
Born: December 28
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British Politician
Journalist
Politician
Writer
Sheffield
England
Roy Sydney George Hattersley
Baron Hattersley
Ridiculous
Politics
Political
Damaging
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