And now Mr Lewis's letter of appointment as the mayor's mentoring champion, seen by BBC London, reveals that he was told more than a year ago he would have "no decision-making or budgetary responsibility".

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One piece of evidence he points to is a letter from a professional counselor, an appointment requested by the school, who talked to the suspended girl and her mother two days after the incident.

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One group, including former Morgan Stanley President Robert Scott , sent a letter to the board on March 3 calling for Purcell's replacement and the appointment of three new board members who bring financial services experience.

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"We are taken aback by the LFA appointment of Mr Nagbe without going through the procedure and hence finds this action uncompromising, " a letter from the Sports ministry read.

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