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The Graphic Truth: The UK's Biggest Loser?

The Graphic Truth: The UK's Biggest Loser?
By Gabe Lipton,
Gabe Lipton

Gabe Lipton is the Associate Editor of Signal responsible for editorial execution of GZERO Media's written newsletter content. He holds degrees in Government and Economics from Wesleyan University, where he was a member of the international economic honors society, and is studying German in his spare time. At the age of 11, the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) confirmed (in person) his take on an important political question of the day, forever sealing his fate as a close observer of global politics. His Spidey powers leave much to be desired.

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The size of Prime Minister May's defeat was truly historic. The last British leader to even come close to matching the 230 vote margin was Ramsay McDonald, who in 1924 lost a vote to withdraw the prosecution of a communist activist by 161. Here's a look at how yesterday's vote compares to previous defeats for UK prime ministers.

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