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Peter Cardwell

@petercardwell
Author, Political Animals & The Secret Life of Special Advisers. @TalkTV presenter 7pm-10pm weekdays & sometimes @timesradio. Was SpAd to four Cabinet ministers
London/Richhill, Co Armagh
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    Peter Cardwell
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    Jul 24
    EXCLUSIVE: Andy Burnham’s rescue dog Axel is NOT moving to London. No 10 source confirms Axel staying at Burnhams’ home in Manc Healey has no pets at No 11, so Larry will be only political animal in Downing St Get my book Political Animals @ petercardwell.com /Amz/shops
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    Peter Cardwell
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    Aug 28
    Diane Abbott is just factually wrong. Again. A referendum is mandated in certain circumstances which have not arisen and are unlikely to arise any time soon. Andy Burnham is correct.
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    Diane Abbott
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    Aug 28
    Andy Burnham should know better. A border poll is mandated in the Good Friday Agreement. This is both a multi-party agreement, endorsed by referenda *and* an international treaty lodged at the UN. United Ireland referendum is off the table, Burnham says rte.ie/news/ireland/2…
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    Peter Cardwell
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    Aug 24
    Really looking forward to seeing @GeoffNorcott on Saturday!
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    Geoff Norcott
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    Aug 24
    Thanks to everyone who came to the first show of my run at the Edinburgh Fringe. As much fun as I’ve had in the bit between lunch and dinner!
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    Peter Cardwell
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    Aug 24
    Foxes have been a big feature in Westminster for some years -- one Downing Street policeman used to feed one! Larry the cat has seen some off too. For more, see my book, Political Animals, which is out in paperback on Tuesday -- order now and get your copy on publication day!
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    George Freeman FRSA MP
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    Aug 24
    A somewhat unexpected furry visitor in the Westminster office this morning! My staff saw that it was watered & relaxed as much as possible before being escorted off the premises by animal experts. Said fox is now safely released & roaming around the Victoria Tower Gardens area🦊
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    Peter Cardwell
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    Aug 24
    There's a scam email, purporting to be from me, asking authors to come on my show and pay a fee. It's from [email protected], which has been reported Don't fall for it and don't pay any money -- Talk would never ask anyone to pay to come on a show Reported
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