Our top mandarin must not be sucked into the New Labour spin machine
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UK Cabinet Secretary Sir Richard Wilson is at risk of allowing himself to become part of the Labour party's publicity machine. He has so far shown himself to be unwilling to stand up to Alastair Campbell, Prime Minister Tony Blair's official spokesman.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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There is a simple way to defeat the hated parachute brigade
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The ability of the UK's main political parties' local constituency associations to choose their own candidates is diminishing. It is argued that the Labour and Conservative parties will soon bring in outside candidates for all their constituencies.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Who will say to Mr Blair: 'No, Prime Minister'?
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UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's impact on the relationship between politicians and the independent civil service is discussed. It is suggested that the clear separation between career civil servants and political advisers is being eliminated.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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