But more interesting, perhaps, would be the impact on policy-making in general, if the bulk of decisions stopped being taken in Whitehall.

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Besides, there were more interesting and perhaps useful ways to serve, including through his magazine, George, which he felt could help make public service seem glamorous again, and his charity work.

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Perhaps more interesting was the presence of executives from Monster Cable, including founder Noel Lee.

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