Fergus Finlay is a former political activist and adviser to three governments, the former head of the children's charity Barnardos, a writer and a broadcaster.
So I’m planning an all-nighter again tonight. But at least, I suppose, I have no real expectations this time.
I’ve done it for every American election I can remember, and it’s always been devastating. With one recent exception — the night Joe Biden won. That night ended in joy – I even won money on his election — but it too began a long period of disappointment.
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