“We have the determination to build something that doesn’t just last for a few weeks but for a generation.” said Tony Blair yesterday in the run up to the IOC vote tomorrow.
Mr Blair has been in Singapore, showing his support and that of the British Government for the London bid. Sven-Goran Eriksson and David Beckham […]
The London bid centres around a 500 acre site in Stratford, East London, only 7 minutes travel from the city Centre.
There will be 9 new venues including the Olympic Stadium, all within walking distance of each other. Work is already under way on the new Aquatics Centre, which will have 2 50 metre pools and […]
British Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell and Sports Minister Richard Caborn are to tour 14 countries over the next six weeks, including Zambia, Ukraine and Hungary. Their full itinerary has not been revealed but the visits are to meet political leaders and promote sporting links.
Tony Blair himself will be in Singapore to lobby in the 48 […]
A reception was held yesterday at the House of Commons to celebrate the centenary of the British Olympic Association. Attending were six of the IOC committee, including President Jacques Rogge.
Whilst Tony Blair was careful not to mention the London 2012 bid, so as to comply with the IOC bidding rules, the impression he left was […]