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    In comments that suggest he would still favour Wadley for the post should she reapply, Johnson said: "I maintain that Veronica Wadley would be an excellent servant of the arts in London. As one of the top women journalists in the UK, she demonstrated at the interview a strong knowledge of London and passionate commitment to the arts" Forgan, who is also chair of the Scott Trust, the parent body that controls Guardian News and Media, had not commented other than to express dismay that her letter to the culture department was leaked. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited
    I maintain that Veronica Wadley would be an excellent servant of the arts in London. As one of the top women journalists in the UK, she demonstrated at the interview a strong knowledge of London and passionate commitment to the arts
    Boris Johnson – Boris Johnson SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 1 month ago
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Johnson to readvertise London arts job
  1. The published process states that the competition should be re-run only in exceptional circumstances, and so we feel that the mayor should first consider the three strong candidates previously put forward by the panel.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 1 month ago
  2. In the end I selected Veronica Wadley as the best candidate against the full range of the published criteria. I am quite clear that I did so following Nolan principles and I find it hard to see any reasonable person reading the conclusions of the interview could disagree.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 1 month ago
  3. Contrary to what your letter says, it is I as mayor of London and not you who is responsible for making this appointment
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 1 month ago
  4. In the interest of the London Regional Arts Council and the arts in London I have no choice but to acknowledge your decision, bad though it is.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 1 month ago

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