"Has England ever been so foul with patriotism?" former Smiths front man Morrissey said of the Games.
This charming man —
"Has England ever been so foul with patriotism?" former Smiths front man Morrissey said of the Games.
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From the moment Danny Boyle took us on a whimsical journey in the opening ceremony, opposing voices have been labeled as killjoys or whingers.
The light fantastic? —
From the moment Danny Boyle took us on a whimsical journey in the opening ceremony, opposing voices have been labeled as killjoys or whingers.
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East London residents protest against government plans to station surface-to-air missiles on rooftops.
Shot down —
East London residents protest against government plans to station surface-to-air missiles on rooftops.
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Members of the Bhopal Medical Association demonstrate against major sponsor Dow Chemicals on the opening day of the Olympics.
Brand London 2012 —
Members of the Bhopal Medical Association demonstrate against major sponsor Dow Chemicals on the opening day of the Olympics.
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London taxi drivers have held protests against Olympic lanes banning cabs. "Trade is down. The passengers have all gone," said driver Stephen Mepham.
Taken for a ride? —
London taxi drivers have held protests against Olympic lanes banning cabs. "Trade is down. The passengers have all gone," said driver Stephen Mepham.
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The capital has been eerily quiet during the 17 days of the Olympics. "Once the games are over, the problems facing the UK economy will still be there," economist Howard Archer said.
Quiet capital —
The capital has been eerily quiet during the 17 days of the Olympics. "Once the games are over, the problems facing the UK economy will still be there," economist Howard Archer said.
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