Having said he will not stand in next year's election, Mr Zapatero can take more bullets.

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This stuff may not stand up to scientific experiment, but a clever fortune-teller can make people think that he can see around corners.

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If the general synod votes in favour of having women bishops in November, he will have to stand up to the bullies and say, we can accommodate those who disagree - but we are not going to allow them to subvert the primary legislation.

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