http://www.newstatesman.com/writers/john_gaffney en http://www.newstatesman.com/uk-politics/2008/08/politicians-public-less http://www.newstatesman.com/uk-politics/2008/08/politicians-public-less Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:02:36 GMT John Gaffney Has public life become less respectful? Or are "straight-talking" politicians simply a manifestation of our own expectations?

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