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This was well worth viewing and thank you for the information. Even in my tiny world, the UN Development Goals are being pushed (or forced) on us. I teach English as a second language and last month, at a training session we were told that OFSTED would be including these in its inspection framework in a few years' time and we will be expected to embed these in our lessons. Incidentally, I was surrounded by colleagues who went along with this unquestioningly. There was no awareness of the democratic deficit or the fact that this is essentially a form of one world government. It's truly frightening.

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Fascinating thank you for sharing this. If you have any more information that you're it would be gratefully received - rise dot uk1871 at gmail dot com

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Thank you Ben. I’m enjoying (if that’s the right word in these troubled times) your input on ukcolumn. I love all of the presenters and you’ve added a new dimension and a bit of fun too. Just writing to say thank you really. Powerful research!

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Thank you Barbara, really appreciate the feedback. And yes you've got to laugh..!

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Ben, re the SDG obsession in Wales, I noted in my investigation into impact investor Legatum (Peterson's ARC, Unherd, AussieWire etc) a partner Moondance Foundation which specialises in grants for SDGs in Wales. eg it helped with furlough payments during lockdown. The fund originates from floating the Admiral Group Plc (insurance) on the London Stock Market in 2004. Could be a useful rabbit hole for someone to look into?

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Thank you Ursula. Very pertinent and interesting to hear about the link to ARC. Do you have any links you could share? rise dot uk1871 at gmail dot com

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