But he knows that the Labour Party will never accept the reforms needed to build first class public services.

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On the flip side on the coin, here's our list of the world's finest first-class services--and predictably, there's not a Congolese carrier to be seen.

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It said the hospital provided a first-class service but in relation to paediatric services it expressed concerns about the hospital being able to maintain a workforce with the right skills.

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The first repeals the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act.

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He says CEOs, financiers and Hollywood types are among those who will pay for first class for the onboard experience and the privileges of airport services reserved for them.

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He last played for Pakistan in 2004, the year in which he suffered a serious knee problem that effectively ruled him out of first-class cricket until this season, when Sussex moved to secure his services.

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As airlines stave off bankruptcy by cutting amenities and services to their economy classes, there seems to be a shield around the almighty first class.

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