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PROGRAMMING NOTE: A reminder that Queen’s Park Observer is on a planned hiatus this week — but the drama continues to swirl around the Pink Palace. We’ll be back in your inbox regularly starting Monday, August 21. For now, here’s a roundup of the latest news.

I also want to take the opportunity to remind new readers of my time-off policy: Each year, I take four weeks off — two in the summer and two in the winter. During some of those weeks, you’ll receive no new newsletters. But during other weeks, you’ll receive one or two roundup posts, depending on the news cycle. That way, you won’t miss any important goings-on at Queen’s Park. The time off helps me recharge and write better stuff the rest of the year.

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Hello from a balmy beach in Europe, where the latest drama at Queen’s Park has roped me back in. You’ll know as well as me, dear reader, that the persistent pull of politics is strong — especially during this not-so-sleepy summer at the Pink Palace.

Let’s dig in.

GREEN…