The woman who was going to bring them back from the abyss. To put meaning into their otherwise empty lives. They were a part of history. To see a new Tory leader slay Keir Starmer at prime minister's questions.
Starmer got things under way by congratulating Donald Trump on his victory and said he was looking forward to working with him. A lie, but what else could he say? He then welcomed Kemi Badenoch to her place, pointing out that she was his fourth Tory leader. She almost certainly won't be his last.
Up stepped Kemi Kaze, the Tory MPs willing her on. If you could survive on vibes alone then Badenoch was already a winner. And the opening sentence promised much. Confident. Assertive. She was proud to be leading the Conservative party and promised to work constructively with the government in the national interest.
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Rise lays bare the risks ahead for Labour
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'My way as a manager was taught by Bobby Robson'
George Burley is enjoying Ipswich's revival having reached great heights there more than 20 years ago
Tuchel takes goalkeeping coach Hilario from Chelsea
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Kosovo to take Uefa to Cas after Romania awarded points
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Staying power No relegation break clause in Guardiola's new City contract
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Lopetegui's future to be decided in next two games
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City's empire faces a set of challenges that will test Guardiola's genius
After signing deal, manager is left with an ageing squad as threat of Premier League punishment looms large
Curry changing his technique to avoid more concussions
England are making changes to Tom Curry's all-action technique to ensure his safety after he returned to the fold for Sunday's clash with Japan following his latest concussion.
Sacking me won't help Wales, insists Gatland in plea for patience
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Bronze takes 65 seconds to fire Chelsea into last eight
Chelsea cruised into the knockout stages of the Champions League with two games to spare at Stamford Bridge.
