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The public think that the political elite does not care about the welfare of women generally and girls in

particular over their own power connections and ideology. Definitely we know Kirstama is not in tune

with the public. The public do not like it. Just go and look at any poll you want.

You know, a lot has come out, and clearly a lot more will come out.

And I think that this spells big trouble for obviously him personally, but also for the Royal

family generally.

Hello and happy Thursday.

Happy Thursday, one and all.

Hope you all having a great week so far.

It's, well, Matt, where do we start?

It's been the most tempestuous seven days of the Starma premiership, hasn't it?

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