The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
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30 ImagesFebruary 19, 2025 — 11.14pm
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Head-turner. Credit:
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Democracy not included.Credit:
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Substandard tactics.Credit:
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Chain of Command.Credit:
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For the statesman who has everything.Credit:
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The danger man.Credit:
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A tale of one city.Credit:
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Haylen off the rails.Credit:
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Funny about that.Credit:
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Not a good look.Credit:
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Cabanageddon.Credit:
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Past the Post.Credit:
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The page turns.Credit:
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Bitter pill.Credit:
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Biden his time.Credit:
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Glass act.Credit:
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Hold the phone.Credit:
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Paying the price.Credit:
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Tracking badly.Credit:
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Wasted on the young.Credit:
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Magnate and Child.Credit:
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Nation of doers.Credit:
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Top Marks.Credit:
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Fit to print.Credit:
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Push factors.Credit:
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Bad news.Credit:
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Powered-up.Credit:
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Unfurled.Credit:
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At the end of an era.Credit:
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Disrepair.Credit:
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