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Today's video story: UKIP is calling for new measures ‘Islamization of the country’ ahead of June’s snap general election. UKIP also wants to put a ban on Burqas as well as Sharia Laws. This takes the party to as far right as it has dared to openly venture.
Focus of the day story: Lawyers must be able to bring cases against government 'without fear of reprisals'. Solicitors’ firm Leigh Day defends its record ahead of trial for alleged professional misconduct after accusations of ambulance-chasing by Ministry of Defence. Full story - Guardian Law
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