London 2012 blog

Yesterday I visited the Olympic Park for the first time since becoming Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

The difference between what is there now and what will be there in 2012 is absolutely phenomenal. 

And it is a difference made more obvious when you see the deprivation in that part of the capital against the backdrop of the wealthy City just a few tube stops away. That view is an unavoidable reminder that regeneration is long overdue for the east Londoners who live around the Park site - and it is 2012 that is spurring those efforts on. 

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