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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
James Toney

Opening ceremony fireworks kickstart Winter Olympics left under a cloud

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There’s a conventional wisdom, unless perhaps you work in Downing Street, that to deflect attention from something bad you throw a really big party.

Splashing the cash is recommended when inviting friend or foe in a bid to curry some favour or win some influence – and this show is reportedly costing £9bn and counting.

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