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star this property date less than 2020-05-19more like thismore than 2020-05-19
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Church Commissioners more like this
star this property answering dept id 9 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Churches: Coronavirus more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what the Commissioners' timetable is for churches to reopen for baptisms, weddings and funerals following the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
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Mr Barry Sheerman remove filter
unstar this property uin 902798 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-05-19more like thismore than 2020-05-19
star this property answer text <p>The Church Commissioners do not have responsibility for setting a timetable for the reopening of church buildings for funeral services. Baptisms and weddings cannot at present be celebrated inside church buildings, and the relevant Cabinet Office and MHCLG guidance can be seen here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance#contents" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance#contents</a></p><p>Current guidance from the House of Bishops is not to conduct funeral services in church buildings because of widely expressed concerns about parishes having capacity to conduct such funerals safely, including being able to clean churches thoroughly between services to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus. This is guidance, not instruction. We are acutely aware of the anguish of those not able to celebrate significant life events such as baptisms, weddings and funerals in their parish church in the current circumstances. The House of Bishops meets regularly to review its guidance which will be updated in line with changing circumstances, and published on the Church of England website.</p>
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2020-05-19T17:06:18.94Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-19T17:06:18.94Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
1229098
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-08-28more like thismore than 2020-08-28
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Church Commissioners more like this
star this property answering dept id 9 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Church Commissioners more like this
star this property hansard heading Weddings: Coronavirus more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps he is taking to ensure the accuracy of guidance issue to people planning weddings to (a) protect the finances of those people and minimise disruption to weddings. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
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Mr Barry Sheerman remove filter
unstar this property uin 81536 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-14more like thismore than 2020-09-14
star this property answer text <p>Weddings are permitted in places of worship, providing certain public health criteria are met, including an advised maximum number of 30 people in attendance.</p><p>Up to date guidance for clergy on weddings and COVID-19 is provided on the Church of England website at: <a href="https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/COVID%2019%20advice%20for%20Clergy%20Conducting%20Weddings%20v5.1.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/COVID%2019%20advice%20for%20Clergy%20Conducting%20Weddings%20v5.1.pdf</a></p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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less than 2020-09-14T16:11:52.887Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-14T16:11:52.887Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Selous more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
1169772
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star this property date less than 2020-01-09more like thismore than 2020-01-09
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Katelyn Dawson more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
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star this property question text To ask the Attorney General, if he will undertake a review of the decision by the CPS not to prosecute the driver responsible for the death of 15-year-old school girl Katelyn Dawson. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
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Mr Barry Sheerman remove filter
unstar this property uin 1686 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
star this property answer text <p>This is indeed a tragic case and I offer my sincere condolences to Katelyn Dawson’s family and friends. This case has been reviewed multiple times, culminating in an independent review by senior external Counsel which found that the case should not be prosecuted.</p><p> </p><p>The CPS determined not to bring proceedings against the driver of the vehicle as he had passed out at the wheel due to an unforeseeable medical condition. Under the Victim’s Right to Review (VRR), Katelyn’s family asked the CPS to reconsider the decision. The Chief Crown Prosecutor personally reviewed the original decision, as the first stage of the VRR process. The Chief Crown Prosecutor upheld the original decision. The Appeals and Review Unit then reviewed the case. A further independent review was then carried out by a Specialist Prosecutor. Senior Counsel external to the CPS was also instructed due to the highly sensitive nature of the case and the unusual circumstances. This second entirely independent review also concluded that the case should not be prosecuted.</p><p> </p><p>A clear and independent process is already in place to ensure victims’ rights are supported and protected and was fully operative in this case. It would therefore not be right for me to interfere with that independent process.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
star this property answering member printed Michael Ellis more like this
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less than 2020-01-14T15:52:14.42Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-14T15:52:14.42Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
1169935
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star this property date less than 2020-01-10more like thismore than 2020-01-10
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Dangerous Driving: Victim Support Schemes more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Attorney General, if he will commission an inquiry into the adequacy of support services for families of victims of dangerous driving during prosecutions for that offence. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
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Mr Barry Sheerman remove filter
unstar this property uin 1886 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-16more like thismore than 2020-01-16
star this property answer text <p>Supporting victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice system is a key priority for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). In cases where death has been caused by dangerous driving the CPS offers an enhanced service to bereaved families, meeting with them at crucial stages of the criminal justice process to explain the anticipated progress of the case and what is to be expected at each court hearing. The CPS commitment to bereaved families is incorporated in the Victims’ Code.</p><p>Where a victim or a bereaved family, in a dangerous driving case, is not satisfied with a decision by the CPS not to charge they can seek a review under the CPS Victims Right to Review Scheme. This scheme allows for an independent review of such decisions, which can confirm or overturn them. Bereaved families will be offered a meeting at the end of the review process to discuss the outcome.</p><p>The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime (Victims’ Code) outlines the services victims are entitled to receive, including updates on the progress of their case during an investigation or prosecution. The Government will be consulting shortly on changes to the Victims’ Code, in line with the commitment in its cross-government Victims Strategy.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
star this property answering member printed Michael Ellis more like this
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less than 2020-01-16T16:38:15.323Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-16T16:38:15.323Z
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4116
star this property label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
1169936
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star this property date less than 2020-01-10more like thismore than 2020-01-10
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Restraining Orders: Employment more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
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star this property question text To ask the Attorney General, what assessment he has made of the effect of restraining orders on the career prospects of defendants who have been acquitted. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
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Mr Barry Sheerman remove filter
unstar this property uin 1887 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-30more like thismore than 2020-01-30
star this property answer text <p>Restraining orders are civil orders under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, though they may be issued in criminal proceedings. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has not made any assessment of the effect of restraining orders on the career prospects of defendants who have been acquitted. The AGO is not responsible for policy related to assessing the impact of restraining orders, nor is it responsible for the relevant legislation.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
star this property answering member printed Michael Ellis more like this
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less than 2020-01-30T17:46:37.523Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-30T17:46:37.523Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
1169938
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-01-09more like thismore than 2020-01-09
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Dangerous Driving: Prosecutions more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
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star this property question text To ask the Attorney General, what assessment the Government has made of the effect of appeal and review processes for dangerous driving cases on access to justice for victims and their families. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
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Mr Barry Sheerman remove filter
unstar this property uin 1889 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
star this property answer text <p>The Victims’ Right to Review (VRR) scheme was launched in June 2013 and provides victims with the opportunity to request a review of a Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decision not to proceed with a prosecution. This can include cases where charges of death by dangerous driving have been considered.</p><p> </p><p>Access to the scheme has been deliberately designed to be as simple and transparent as possible. No reasons or justification for requesting a review are required. A simple request from the victim that they wish for the decision to be reviewed is all that is required. The VRR scheme has been endorsed by the courts and published guidance is available online.</p><p> </p><p>If the reviewing lawyer decides that the original decision was wrong, and a prosecution is required to maintain confidence in the Criminal Justice System, that decision will be overturned and proceedings reinstituted, where possible. All decision making is taken in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors. Following a review under the VRR scheme, if a victim remains dissatisfied with the decision and wishes to challenge it further, they can apply to the High Court for a judicial review.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
star this property answering member printed Michael Ellis more like this
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less than 2020-01-20T17:09:59.847Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-20T17:09:59.847Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
1236036
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star this property date less than 2020-09-21more like thismore than 2020-09-21
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Rape: Prosecutions more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Attorney General, with reference to CPS data summary Quarter 4 2019-2020, what recent assessment he has made of the reasons for the decline in rape prosecutions. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
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Mr Barry Sheerman remove filter
unstar this property uin 92683 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-28more like thismore than 2020-09-28
star this property answer text <p>Over the last financial year 2019-20 the charging rate increased by over 10% and there was a 6.2% rise in the volume of rape cases proceeding to prosecution following a decision to charge. Although this is a promising trend which the CPS is seeking to maintain, there is clearly more to be done.</p><p>The reasons behind the recent declines in prosecutions are complex and a whole system approach is necessary to address them. There is ongoing work to improve the handling of these sensitive cases and narrow the disparity between offences reported and cases going to court.</p><p> </p><p>In July the CPS published its own rape strategy, the first of its kind for any department. There is also an ongoing cross-Government review of the criminal justice response to rape. This is examining evidence across the system about the causes of the falls in outcomes for rape and identifying solutions to reverse the trend. The CPS is actively engaged in this review and will address any issues raised honestly and openly.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
star this property answering member printed Michael Ellis more like this
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less than 2020-09-28T08:31:53.63Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-28T08:31:53.63Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-05-24more like thismore than 2021-05-24
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Criminal Liability more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Attorney General, what proportion of criminal cases have been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service where automatism has been used as a defence in each of the last three years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
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Mr Barry Sheerman remove filter
unstar this property uin 6191 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-05-27more like thismore than 2021-05-27
star this property answer text <p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) does not maintain a central record of any defence employed by defendants in criminal proceedings. This information could only be obtained by an examination of CPS case files, which would incur disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
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less than 2021-05-27T16:42:48.697Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-27T16:42:48.697Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-05-19more like thismore than 2022-05-19
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Criminal Liability more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Attorney General, how many people the CPS has acquitted on the defence of automatism in England and Wales as of 19th May 2022. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
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Mr Barry Sheerman remove filter
unstar this property uin 5345 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-05-23more like thismore than 2022-05-23
star this property answer text <p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) does not maintain a central record of any defence employed by defendants in criminal proceedings. This information could only be obtained by an examination of CPS case files, which would incur disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Cheltenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Alex Chalk more like this
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less than 2022-05-23T09:17:48.893Zmore like thismore than 2022-05-23T09:17:48.893Z
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star this property label Biography information for Alex Chalk more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-06-22more like thismore than 2022-06-22
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Criminal Liability more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Attorney General, pursuant to the Answer of 23 May 2022 to Question 5345 on Criminal Liability, for what reason the CPS does not maintain a central record of any defence employed by defendants in criminal proceedings. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
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Mr Barry Sheerman remove filter
unstar this property uin 23225 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-01more like thismore than 2022-07-01
star this property answer text <p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) collects data to assist in the effective management of its prosecution functions. This data is derived from structured data fields completed on individual case records held in the Case Management Information System (CMS) and reported in the Management Information System (MIS).</p><p> </p><p>Any information recorded in the CMS about the defence(s) employed by defendants would be added as ‘freetext’ which cannot be centrally collated in the MIS and would only be obtainable by manually reviewing CPS case records. Defences employed are by their nature specific to the circumstances of each individual case, so collecting related data would provide little benefit as CPS operational management information.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Cheltenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Alex Chalk more like this
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less than 2022-07-01T07:54:42.727Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-01T07:54:42.727Z
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star this property label Biography information for Alex Chalk more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman more like this