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Thursday, 24 August, 2000, 12:41 GMT 13:41 UK
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Branson pledges to push Lottery bid
Sir Richard Branson says he is prepared to put up millions of pounds from his personal fortune to ensure his group's bid is successful.

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 | The BBC's Consumer Affairs correspondent looks at the plans in the pipeline for the lottery real 28k
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 | National Lottery Commission's Helena Shovelton: "We have not been able to appoint either of the two bidders" real 28k
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 | Camelot spokesperson, Dianne Thompson: "We are disappointed and stunned by today's news" real 28k
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Branson pledges to push Lottery bid
Sir Richard Branson says he is prepared to put up millions of pounds from his personal fortune to ensure his group's bid is successful.

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Also:
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 | The BBC's Consumer Affairs correspondent looks at the plans in the pipeline for the lottery real 28k
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 | National Lottery Commission's Helena Shovelton: "We have not been able to appoint either of the two bidders" real 28k
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 | Camelot spokesperson, Dianne Thompson: "We are disappointed and stunned by today's news" real 28k
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