[The poll tax] was a classic case of a good idea being entrusted to Chris Patten and becoming a terrible failure. (Norman Tebbit)

[The poll tax] was a classic case of a good idea being entrusted to Chris Patten and becoming a terrible failure.

Norman Tebbit

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