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« on: July 10, 2022, 20:31:30 »
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Today I launch my campaign to be the next leader of the Conservative & Unionist Party and Prime Minister.
I am a problem solver, with a proven record of delivery.
Our country faces huge challenges, but with the right leader our best days can still lie ahead.
My case for the leadership is simple.
I can plan. I can communicate. I can campaign. I can deliver.
And I can win an election for our party in tough times.
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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2022, 20:47:20 »
Quote from: grahame on July 10, 2022, 20:31:30
From Transport Minister Grant Shapps on Facebook:

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Today I launch my campaign to be the next leader of the Conservative & Unionist Party and Prime Minister.
I am a problem solver, with a proven record of delivery.
Our country faces huge challenges, but with the right leader our best days can still lie ahead.
My case for the leadership is simple.
I can plan. I can communicate. I can campaign. I can deliver.
And I can win an election for our party in tough times.
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Grant Shapps: Five government jobs in one year

Grant Shapps is the UK▸ (United Kingdom)'s new defence secretary. His new role is the fifth big government job he's held in the past year - under three different prime ministers
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« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2023, 20:47:44 »

Just proves that split ticketing is the cheapest way to your destination.

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Grant Shapps is the UK▸ (United Kingdom)'s new defence secretary. His new role is the fifth big government job he's held in the past year - under three different prime ministers
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If I saw on a candidates CV I was going to interview for a job, I would be very wary of even adding them to the short list to interview 
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