Although there have been several ministerial visits to this powerhouse of South America since my time there, there have also been disappointments with both Nick Clegg and William Hague cancelling visits earlier this year at short notice, which naturally disappointed the Brazilians.

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Brecon and Radnor Conservative candidate Nick Bourne said he regretted the fact that Central Office did not mention William Hague's visit to that constituency yesterday.

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