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Discusses in detail how Mohamed Fayed's emporium became a Mecca for vulgarians. How Fayed launched the degentrification of Harrods; How Fayed took to the job of vulgarization with manic zest.

Profiles a restaurant in London, England called The Gay Hussar. How it was almost sold and turned into a pizza joint; Status of the establishment as a hangout for old Labour Party Leftists and the old Conservative right; Why British Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labour Party does not patronize the restaurant; Description of the restaurant and its fare; Historical lore surrounding The Gay Hussar.

Focuses on the sale of London, England's County Hall to a Japanese businessman during the term of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. London School of Economics' (LSE) interest in the building; Government's lack of support for LSE's bid for the County Hall; Relationship between the government and LSE; Conflict involving the County Hall's Japanese owner and several World War II veterans.

Comments on the conference entitled `Whatever next?' sponsored by the newspaper `Guardian' and the Fabian Society in June 1994 in London, England. Discussion of socialist ideals; Gordon Brown and Tony Blair as key note speakers; Comparison of atmosphere to Neil Kinnock's Sheffield Rally in 1992; Reticence of contenders for the Labour leadership; Percentage of electorate that voted in the Euro-elections.

Reports on John Gummer's departure from the Church of England to join the Church of Rome. Protest over the Church of England's decision to ordain women priests; Propensity of Smith to condemn organizations that he could no longer join; Doctrinal differences; Rejection of 500 years of Protestantism.