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Daily View 2×2: 9 February 2010

Welcome to this morning’s Daily View.  I am sure I cannot be the only person to be cheered by waking to the news that the Conservatives believe that their no. 1 electoral weapon is George Osborne.

On this day 60 years ago, United States Senator Joe McCarthy launched his anti-communist crusade, with a speech accusing more than 200 staff in the State Department of being members of the Communist Party.  On 9thFebruary 1979, England and Birmingham City forward Trevor Francis signed for Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest for £1 million, the first UK footballer to move for a seven figure sum.

Today is also the third anniversary of the death of actor Ian Richardson CBE, best known for his portrayal of the Machiavellian Conservative politician Francis Urquhart in the wonderful House of Cards trilogy.

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  • Hugh Young
    I can see both sides of the argument, but remember people who work in supermarkets are low paid and work hard, surely they deserve some time with their families...
  • Roland
    " The number of hours that shops are open has greatly increased from the days when almost all were shut on Sundays and also shut on early closing day." Kevin Ha...
  • Roland
    @Simon R - That letter clearly indicates there needs to be follow up FoI for the Network Rail detailed assessment. From this report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/n...
  • Kevin Hawkins
    Two further points that should be considered:- 1) Having restricted Sunday hours for the larger shops provides a boost for smaller businesses. If Sunday tradin...
  • Steve Trevethan
    Thank you for your article and the work it involves! “ Political Theatre” is such an appropriate phrase! Is either person securely capable of serving...