Farewell, then, DCSF; no more possibilities for jokes about soft furnishings and curtains; no more a colourful website; whatever the coalition turns out to be, it won't be a rainbow one it seems. I'm told that the colour was drained from Sanctuary Buildings at double-quick time. I think I shall miss it.
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Bill Scott10 July 2024
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