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Harman apologises over Alexander ‘ginger rodent’ jibe

Former Equalities Minister Harriet Harman was last night forced to apologise after calling Chief Treasury Secretary Danny Alexander a “ginger rodent”.

The remark by Labour’s Deputy UK Leader, who is famous for her politically correct speech, led to her becoming embroiled in a bizarre row.

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