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Cameron took out maximum taxpayer-funded mortgage – then paid off own £75k loan four months later

David Cameron was dragged personally into the expenses row last night after it was revealed that he paid off a loan on his London home shortly after taking out a £350,000 taxpayer-funded mortgage on his constituency house. Here is the original: Cameron took out maximum taxpayer-funded mortgage - then paid off own £75k loan four months later
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Father who threw his six-year-old son off a Crete balcony is freed by Greek court after just three years

John Hogan, 35, has spent nearly three years in a Greek jail and psychiatric hospital. This afternoon he was released by the court and told he would be allowed to return home 'immediately'. More here: Father who threw his six-year-old son off a Crete balcony is freed by Greek court after just three years
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People vs politicians

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French D-Day surrender: Sarkozy makes U-turn and says Queen IS welcome at 65th anniversary

The French have bowed to British anger but with only nine days to go until the celebrations, it was unclear whether any of the Royal Family would be able to attend. View post: French D-Day surrender: Sarkozy makes U-turn and says Queen IS welcome at 65th anniversary
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Under pressure MP Julie Kirkbride claimed £1,000 for digital gear bought by her IT consultant brother

The revelation will increase pressure on the Tory whose MP husband Andrew McKay has already been forced to quit over their second home arrangements. Here is the original post: Under pressure MP Julie Kirkbride claimed £1,000 for digital gear bought by her IT consultant brother
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Mole who blew whistle on MP expenses is a ’swashbuckler’ with a £7million trail of debt

The former SAS officer behind the disclosure of MPs' expenses claims has left a trail of bad debts from a succession of failed businesses, The Mail on Sunday has discovered. See the original post here: Mole who blew whistle on MP expenses is a 'swashbuckler' with a £7million trail of debt
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Is the net closing? Paedophile named in search for Maddie faces quiz on second case

Detectives are waiting to fly to Germany to question Raymond Hewlett, the predatory paedophile named as a possible suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance. Originally posted here:  Is the net closing? Paedophile named in search for Maddie faces quiz on second case
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Woman gives birth to sextuplets in just five minutes by Caesarean section

It took just five minutes yesterday for six tiny brothers and sisters to arrive in the world. The sextuplets delivered in a UK hospital are the first born here for more than 25 years. Read the rest here: Woman gives birth to sextuplets in just five minutes by Caesarean section
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Fascist on the Palace lawn: Storm as BNP leader is invited to Queen’s summer garden party

Mr Griffin plans to enjoy tea, cakes and cucumber sandwiches at Buckingham Palace on July 21 as the guest of Richard Barnbrook, a member of the London Assembly for the far-right group. Originally posted here:  Fascist on the Palace lawn: Storm as BNP leader is invited to Queen's summer garden party
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Cameron launches sleaze clear-out over MPs’ expenses scandal

A string of MPs from all parties are under serious threat of being dumped by their constituencies over the expenses scandal. Read more here:  Cameron launches sleaze clear-out over MPs' expenses scandal
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