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    This is an outrageous political intervention by Ben Bradshaw. It is quite clear that the chair of the Arts Council England, London is the Mayor’s appointment. Veronica Wadley is highly qualified, and Bradshaw has simply stepped in for political reasons. He has brought himself and his office into disrepute. Full Article at The Stage
    This is an outrageous political intervention by Ben Bradshaw. It is quite clear that the chair of the Arts Council England, London is the Mayor’s appointment. Veronica Wadley is highly qualified, and Bradshaw has simply stepped in for political reasons. He has brought himself and his office into disrepute.
    – Ed Vaizey SOURCE: The Stage 1 month ago
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Bradshaw and Johnson clash over ACE chief appointment
  1. Liz Forgan is dismayed at the way in which details of an incomplete process appear to have been leaked. It is not proper procedure and is grossly unfair on all those involved
    SOURCE: The Stage 1 month ago
  2. Under Veronica Wadley’s stewardship the Evening Standard won a string of awards for its arts and culture coverage and she chaired the theatre and film awards for many years
    SOURCE: The Stage 1 month ago
  3. My conclusion is that the mayor’s intended appointment is based on reasons other than selection of the best candidate.
    SOURCE: The Stage 1 month ago
  4. The secretary of state has been advised the appointment process was in clear contravention of the Nolan principles [which prevents political interference in the public appointment process] and that panel members were deeply unhappy that due process was had not been followed. On that basis, the secretary...
    SOURCE: The Stage 1 month ago

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