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Joslin is doubtful these policies will dramatically boost the fertility rate.

He added that “it is not lost on me how close I was to death,” echoing details from his interview with THR, including that doctors were doubtful he would speak or walk again.

It seems doubtful they can turn around this malaise in time for the visit of champions Northampton on 11 May, with two more games - away at Harlequins, home to Sale - to complete a torrid campaign.

It is indeed extremely doubtful if any permanent benefit comes to the world through such action.

It’s doubtful that those floor-length red robes and white-winged bonnets will ever become a thing, especially since the highest “liberation day” tariffs have been slapped on some of the world’s biggest textile producers.