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The question for Labour pro-deal MPs is whether they trust Boris Johnson

Labour pro-dealers: The question is, do you trust Boris Johnson?

The deal is stacked so that the prime minister can go with the ERG or Labour MPs once it's passed. Which seems more likely?

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Labour pro-dealers: The question is, do you trust Boris Johnson?

The deal is stacked so that the prime minister can go with the ERG or Labour MPs once it's passed. Which seems more likely?

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