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Lord Bassam's delight
Lord Bassam of Brighton, who championed the stadium as leader of Brighton Council, made his way to North Road to celebrate with the club's officials.
He said: "It's brilliant news. I'm absolutely delighted. It's the right decision and it has been for a long time.
"This is a fantastic day for the city, for the football club and for the fans. I'm proud of everyone who stayed with the cause to help win permission for the stadium.
"Personally I feel vindicated for the work I have put in over the past 12 years. We were right to have a referendum and we reached the right decision.
"Tony Blair once described Hazel Blears as his little ray of sunshine. This will put a smile on the face of the city.
"My hope now is that the detractors will now stop their opposition and work with the city, the club and the fans to get the best possible deal for everyone.
"I appeal to them to end their opposition so we can all go forward together.
"We are now going to have a sports facility and a major venue just at the right time, in the build up to the London Olympics in 2012."
10:41am Tuesday 24th July 2007
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CommentPosted by: TJW on 12:55pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Who ?
Posted by: chas, 5 ways on 4:05pm Tue 24 Jul 07
you know steve - the geezer who has made a nice job for himself up in Westminster - a Tony crony, now there's a 'hasbeen'
you know steve - the geezer who has made a nice job for himself up in Westminster - a Tony crony, now there's a 'hasbeen'
Posted by: Andy on 4:38pm Tue 24 Jul 07
What's this??
A politician jumping on the bandwagon of a local success story!!!
What's this??
A politician jumping on the bandwagon of a local success story!!!
Posted by: LordTosser, Brighton of cours. on 1:34pm Wed 25 Jul 07
Oh him, what a drip. Did he just gravitate to where the press action was as it had not sought him out? What a loser.
Great news for BHA and the City. Now lets sit back on watch the cling ons emerge.
Oh him, what a drip. Did he just gravitate to where the press action was as it had not sought him out? What a loser.
Great news for BHA and the City. Now lets sit back on watch the cling ons emerge.
Posted by: TJW on 2:28pm Wed 25 Jul 07
Thought Chris Eubank was the Lord of Brighton ???
Thought Chris Eubank was the Lord of Brighton ???
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