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Tea for the Tillerman hit record stores in the fall of 1970, albums like James Taylor’s
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Close to You, and Bob Dylan’s
New Morning were dominating the charts. But this British folk-rocker stood out from his peers immediately, with songs that spoke directly and passionately about his quest for spirituality, fulfillment, and the meaning of life. The album quickly became a touchstone for the era, making Stevens a star.
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By James Williams
image captionNick Ramsay was elected as an AM for Monmouth in 2007
The Tory MS for Monmouth is understood to be the fourth Senedd member named in an inquiry into the drinking of alcohol on Welsh Parliament premises during the Wales-wide alcohol ban.
Three have already apologised over the incident in December.
But several sources have told BBC Wales Nick Ramsay is the fourth MS referenced by the probe as having drunk alcohol in a licensed tearoom.
Mr Ramsay said he has resigned from the party s front bench.
The move comes ahead of an investigation by the standards commissioner.
Another Tory MS resigns from the front bench over post-alcohol-ban drinks in the Senedd
Nick Ramsay MS will no longer be a front-bench spokesperson for the Welsh Conservatives
17:36, 25 JAN 2021
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Another senoir Tory MS has resigned from the front bench after a row over drinking alcohol in the Senedd.
Latest civil service & public affairs moves January 25
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
Home Office
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
– Simon Thomas has been appointed Her Majesty’s ambassador to the Republic of Croatia in succession to Andrew Dalgleish. Lindsay Skoll has been appointed Her Majesty’s ambassador to Austria and UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna in succession to Leigh Turner. Jon Benjamin has been appointed Her Majesty’s ambassador to Mexico in succession to Ms Corin Robertson in August.
HM Revenue and Customs
– Myrtle Lloyd to become director-general, customer service in March.
BBC News
By James Williams
image captionAndrew RT Davies has taken over as leader of the Welsh Conservatives for the second time
Andrew RT Davies has been named as the new leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd for a second time.
Mr Davies succeeds Paul Davies who resigned from his post on Saturday after drinking with other politicians in the Senedd, four days into a Wales-wide alcohol ban in licensed premises.
In a statement, Andrew RT Davies said it was a great honour and privilege .
He has already announced his shadow cabinet, which includes four women.
There are no responsibilities for Paul Davies or Darren Millar, who also previously apologised for being part of the group who were drinking at the Senedd.