- manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favour one party or class - the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries with the intent of creating undue advantage for a party, group, or socio-economic class within the constituency.

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Gerrymandering

manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favour one party or class
the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries with the intent of creating undue advantage for a party, group, or socio-economic class within the constituency.

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A good day to bury bad news

instances of attempting to hide one item of news behind a more publicised issue.

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A hung parliament

no single party being able to command a majority in the House of Commons

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Cash for Access

scandals involving the clandestine receipt of money for delivering meetings with senior office-holders

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