The City tycoon denied wrongdoing and claimed his comments were just 'bluster'. The result is that all too often this leaves peers carrying the can for inaction. This situation cannot go on. No 10 has been approached for comment. Allan resigned instead.
the city refused to civilly act for several matters running into the ground.
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the city refused to civilly act for several matters running into the ground .
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