But a lord without a seat and without land, without a stake in national debate, with less money than the Sunday Times elite, without purpose, does not have the cachet that once was his.

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Sir Michael Wilshaw said inspectors did not want to see "frenetic activity designed to impress but without purpose, meaning and relevance".

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This discussion is not intended as legal advice, and cannot be relied upon for any purpose without the services of a qualified professional.

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