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  • For now, the school is launching a national search for Purnell's replacement, and Bradley would like to be considered.

    Oliver Purnell leaves Clemson, takes over as DePaul coach 2010

  • I don't know how he does it might just as easily be one's verdict on the mayor of London Boris Johnson, whose sexploits are being discussed again, thanks to Sonia Purnell's new biography and the serialisation in the Sunday Times.

    Hugh Muir's diary 2011

  • • To the launch of Just Boris, Sonia Purnell's new biography of the mayor of London.

    Hugh Muir's diary 2011

  • James Purnell's sideburns are third favourite, whilst David Miliband's barely detectable bumfluff has slipped to fourth.

    Alan Johnson quiff tipped to take over as Labour leader 2009

  • According to Sonia Purnell's quietly devastating biography, when the Conservative party told Boris Johnson that he had to give a small part of the £250,000 a year he received from the Telegraph to charity while he served as London mayor, Johnson shouted in all seriousness: It's outrageous!

    Viscount Astor, you really are a class apart | Nick Cohen 2012

  • Clemson AD Dr. Terry Don Phillips said during a news conference he was shocked by Purnell's decision to leave.

    Oliver Purnell leaves Clemson, takes over as DePaul coach 2010

  • Purnell's been buying the drinks at the nearest boozer to OQS.

    Tony Blair: The Next Labour Prime Minister? 2010

  • As nervous Labour MPs ponder how long Gordon Brown can stay in office, many in Westminster are tipping James Purnell's sideburns to take over as Prime Minister before the next election.

    Archive 2008-07-01 2008

  • If you thought Gordon Brown was incompetent then take a look at some his possible replacements: Jack Straw's Ministry of Justice missed seven of its targets, Ed Balls 'Department for Children, Schools and Families missed eight, James Purnell's Department for Work and Pensions missed nine and Andy Burnham's Department for Culture, Media and Sport missed eight.

    Targets not reality Not a sheep 2008

  • Chefs from local Michelin-starred restaurants Purnell's and Simpsons can often be found joining the locals for a late-night fix of some of the very best fish and chips in Britain.

    Insider's guide to the best British food, and where to find it 2010

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