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Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 19 August

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Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 19 August
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The Week’s daily round-up highlights the five best opinion pieces from across the British and international media, with excerpts from each.

1. Martha Gill in The Times

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