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    Without the prime minister's backing, this wouldn't have happened. This also reflects a recognition by the chancellor, Alistair Darling, of the importance of arts and culture. It has always been my view that to pull the plug on these projects would have been political madness and also have run against the grain of what we are saying about the importance now of investing in our infrastructure. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited
    Without the prime minister's backing, this wouldn't have happened. This also reflects a recognition by the chancellor, Alistair Darling, of the importance of arts and culture. It has always been my view that to pull the plug on these projects would have been political madness and also have run against the grain of what we are saying about the importance now of investing in our infrastructure.
    Ben Bradshaw – Ben Bradshaw SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 1 month ago
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  1. Tate is delighted to learn that the prime minister has reaffirmed the government's 2007 commitment.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 1 month ago
  2. We welcome the commitment to the £33m investment to preserve and make accessible the world's greatest newspaper collection. This project will secure the collection's future and benefit the whole nation.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 1 month ago
  3. The government's commitment is a real vote of confidence in the project that will help us go out and fundraise.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 1 month ago
  4. We are absolutely delighted ... It's exciting for film culture, for the film industry and for the BFI.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 1 month ago

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