[…] but who was well aware, too, that if corns had to be trodden on they should be squashed flat, without argument—preferably with the help of someone bigger than the squashee.

It could not have more obvious that ATC was urgently needed - yet all the new Labour Government did was make vague promises of reviews and 'consideration'. It kicked the can down the road, as did subsequent governments.

John decided to euthanize his dying dog.

This was sometimes repeated again and again, the rings remaining in the rifling until the weapon was unloadable.