So what did we get for our £8.77bn? In addition to an expectation-busting Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012, there's the small matter of those remaining buildings and all that parkland, now ...

In an article written for the London Evening Standard, Osborne says, "The project at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Parkwill secure the legacy of our wonderful Games, as well as creating thousands of ...

The project will aim to create "an emotionally powerful place", with celebratory spaces as well as areas to encourage reflection, and a standalone monument.