Speaking in Parliament, Simon Danczuk also asked why the case was dropped, against advice, by prosecutors.

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Speaking to Today business presenter Simon Jack, Dr Stephen Godwin, senior research fellow at the Planning Shop International, said that these were very serious charges.

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Speaking after sentencing, Det Sgt Simon Pope described Pike as a "serial and dangerous offender".

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But speaking to CNN, sports business expert Simon Chadwick questioned the relevance of measuring value in this way.

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"Her speaking is really coming along, " Simon said.

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Speaking on behalf of Plaid Cymru, Simon Thomas AM questioned whether there was a need for legislation as the standards bill stressed the need to deliver on a local level, which contradicted the minister's statement in the chamber.

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Speaking of Idol, when it comes to comparing host Ryan Seacrest to co-star Simon Cowell, it is hardly a fair fight.

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