If you look at things that really affect people's lives - sport, the arts, charities - they were always at the back of the queue for government money - health, social security, defence, pensions were all way ahead. And each of those areas - sports, the arts, the lottery - got relatively petty cash from the government.
John Major
John Major
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1990 to 1997

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John Major was prime minister of the united kingdom from 1990 to 1997. Sir John Major is a British retired politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1990 to 1997. He previously held various Cabinet positions under Margaret Thatcher. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Money — Thoughts on wealth, value, and material pursuits
  • Health — Well-being of mind and body, and the pursuit of vitality

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