But if it became clear that Mr Duncan Smith was for the chop, Messrs Howard and Letwin could well be the nearest the party can get in present circumstances to a dream ticket.

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To double down on the very therapy that has brought the system to its present sorry pass is a toe-ticket to the morgue.

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The Welsh National Opera has already said it will cut its ticket prices as a result of the increased seating capacity at the WMC, compared to their present base at Cardiff's New Theatre.

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