Tony Blair and New Labour may well have lost the plot over Iraq and ended their years in government in disgrace, but the policy of opening museums and galleries is one of the best, most important things that any government has done in this country since the setting up of the NHS and free education for all.
Of course, in times of austerity, it is likely that the policy will come under scrutiny but I would like to think that, in a civilised society, instead of ending the policy to save a few pennies, it should be extended and more museums and galleries should be opened to everyone of free. I'd like to suggest the National Space Centre in Leicester and Eureka! the National Children's Museumin Halifax for starters!
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