By recruiting outside advisers from far and wide, Mr Blair has broadened the base of his government, not only in terms of the policies they produce, but also in terms of the reciprocal loyalty he commands.

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Mr Netanyahu has pursued a tough line towards peace negotiations, accepting the principle of a two-state solution but insisting the Palestinians accept Israel as a "Jewish state" and make reciprocal concessions.

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Mr Richardson said he estimated such measures were just months away from being introduced, but that they would require agreement and a reciprocal approach from parking authorities in the Republic.

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The reciprocal here is major users of steel like General Motors plumb new lows, too, but they will benefit from lower raw materials costs going forward.

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