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We must now allow ourselves to be blinded to long-term developments by the intensity of the short-term difficulties.

Sir Stafford Cripps 07/08/1947

Category: Predictions

Tags: Humour, Predictions, Sir Stafford Cripps

I'm 43 years old and I'm the healthiest candidate for the Presidency of the United States. You've travelled with me enough to know that I'm not going to die in office.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy 1960

Category: Predictions

Tags: Humour, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Predictions

It is quite clear to me that the Tory Party will get rid of Mrs Thatcher in about 3 years time.

Harold Wilson 23/11/1980

Category: Predictions

Tags: Harold Wilson, Humour, Predictions

I foresee a Liberal vote so massive and the number of Liberal MPs so great that we shall hold the initiative in the new Parliament.

David Steel 14/09/1980

Category: Liberal Party, Predictions

Tags: David Steel, Humour, Liberal Party, Political Parties, Predictions

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We know [John Prescott will] be great entertainment value, but we're not expecting him to top the leaderboard as a racer.

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