He says he was "very happy and privileged to have been there", as if he was the recipient of a lucky invite as opposed to one of the driving forces behind the band's success.

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Prime Minister David Cameron said there was all-party agreement around the published charter but he was "always very happy to look at other proposals".

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This week there was even a debate in Parliament and Culture Minister Ed Vaisey made it very clear he is not happy about the move.

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