rank and file

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Downing Street has already shown it is willing to ditch plans that could save lots of money if the rank and file kick off vigorously enough.

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What has been illustrated this week is that the leadership has not understood what its rank and file are willing to tolerate.

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The spending plan narrowly cleared a preliminary vote in the Senate late on Saturday after party leaders scrambled to arm-twist hesitant members of their rank and file.

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The organisation, which represents rank and file officers, has raised concerns about Lord Bracadale's meetings with the family of Mr Bayoh.

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And whispers of dissent among the rank and file are spreading.

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