Who is the best – and worst – justice secretary?
Social media poll predictably found Chris Grayling was ranked as the least successful Justice Secretary. But who was rated the best?
14th October 2019
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Social media poll predictably found Chris Grayling was ranked as the least successful Justice Secretary. But who was rated the best?
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