"Archie Roy was a tremendous academic who inspired not only generations of students, including myself, but also the general public through his books and media work, " he said.

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Lord Birt is part of the Blue Skies Forward Strategy Unit established after the general election to work with ministers and civil servants across departments, including the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

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