Impressionists don’t just make us laugh – they tell us something about a politician’s very soul
The news that a prank call by Rory Bremner helped quell a rebellion against John Major highlights the wicked power of a great impersonator
Rory Bremner as John Major
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Earlier this week, a strange year was made even stranger when news emerged that Rory Bremner helped thwart a Conservative Party rebellion. Back in 1993, the impressionist rang several Eurosceptic MPs who were planning to challenge John Major’s leadership at the forthcoming Tory conference in Blackpool. He pretended to be the Prime Minister and asked them for their support – extraordinarily they backed down and a revolt was swiftly avoided.
Young Freight Forwarder Steps Up to Win Prestigious Annual Award
YIFFYA World Title Goes to Asia-Pacific Regional Winner
SWITZERLAND – WORLDWIDE – FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and TT Club have announced the 2020 winner of the Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award (YIFFYA). Umair Aamir Sheikh from the Pakistan International Freight Forwarders Association (PIFFA), and Asia-Pacific regional winner, picking up the prestigious title.
The YIFFYA demonstrates recognition by FIATA, and TT Club as a sponsoring partner of the award, of the need to develop quality in the freight forwarding industry and reward young talent. For over 20 years, the YIFFYA has been providing valuable training opportunities for young freight forwarders in the industry. Thomas Sim, FIATA Senior Vice President, commented:
Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year announced
FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and TT Club announce the 2020 winner of the Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award (YIFFYA). Umair Aamir Sheikh from the Pakistan International Freight Forwarders Association, and Asia-Pacific regional winner, is awarded this year’s global award.
The YIFFYA demonstrates recognition by FIATA, and TT Club as a sponsoring partner of the award, of the need to develop quality in the freight forwarding industry and reward young talent. For over 20 years, the YIFFYA has been providing valuable training opportunities for young freight forwarders in the industry.