The independent commentary on British political affairs.
The independent commentary on British political affairs.
May 2008
Vol. 11, No. 11
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David Sainsbury, probably the longest-serving science minister ever, was clearly an enthusiast for his brief. In a political system where ministers and civil servants come and go, the merits of longevity in a post are not to be under-estimated. Sainsbury was able to argue for science as no other minister has been able to.
It is hard to say how far this longevity is responsible for the strong standing that science has enjoyed during Labour’s tenure in power but the plaudits fro…
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