Wednesday 8 February 2012

KINDLE

A clarification

In the issue dated 28th January, a note at the bottom of my article gave the impression that I was paying for the transformation of Auckland Castle.

It’s true that I was responsible for buying the Zurbarans, but the transformation of Auckland Castle is going to need the work of many hands, many pockets and many prayers. If you can help, can you let me know?

Jonathan Ruffer
jruffer@ruffer.co.uk

Ignore the European Court and deport Abu Qatada tonight

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