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Article: Businessman back idea for British Day.
- Article from:
- Rugby Advertiser (Rugby, England)
- Article date:
- February 2, 2006
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RUGBEIANS should be given three extra days holiday a year, according to a leading business owner.
Adrian Hobbs, Managing Director of Flex Recruitment, in North Street, Rugby, has backed calls for a 'British Day' to promote national pride and independence.
The idea was suggested by Chancellor Gordon Brown last month and would also add to the eight existing bank holidays in Britain.
While backing Mr. Brown's proposal, Adrian believes he should go one step further.
He said: "The idea of a British Day would bond people together and improve our collective national identity.
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"But I think we should have three ...