Government would be foolish to save flawed Flybe

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'Flybe is perhaps worth saving but that doesn’t mean the responsibility lies with ministers' writes Ben Marlow

Occasionally the case can be made for providing temporary financial support if it means a great company can be resurrected – but Flybe does not come close to greatness.

 

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