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Fanning the flames: David Warner claims the Ashes could be at risk if the pay dispute is not sorted
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In politics, it is known as a ‘statement war’. They’re typically started with the opposition by writing a media release, adding a bit of mayonnaise to the final product. A line or two that the government won’t be able to ignore; that will drive them wild. Ideally, something that isn’t able to be proven or disproven. A bit of niggle from the slip cordon, if you like.
The minister it is directed at sees the release...