The Old Etonians who STILL run Britain
Our Political Editor tots up the number of members of the current Government who went to Eton.
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The King’s Speech picks up seven Bafta awards including leading actor for Colin Firth who says there is “immense excitement” about whether the triumph will be repeated at the forthcoming Oscars.
Our Political Editor tots up the number of members of the current Government who went to Eton.
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