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What's going on?

Published on 18th January 2007 in Letters

Sir - What is happening to our Labour government?

Not long ago Labour was the finest thing since sliced bread, but things seem to be going downhill. Ruth Kelly and the Home Office hasn't helped and now, with hindsight, Mr Cameron and Mr Davies are trying to score political points!

Now it's nice to see a local man in the Honours list with the Sobriety Project, which has provided enjoyment for a lot of people. Nice one (Sir) D. Beckham. One million dollars a week for five years: he says it's not the money he is to sign for, so he can send me a week's wage now and again!

E. Firth

Western Rd,

Goole

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