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Daily politics briefing: January 31

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Daily politics briefing: January 31

Daily politics briefing: January 31

A look at the key figures and dates in the world of politics on January 31, after Cabinet Officer minister Michael Gove said the European Union had 'made a mistake' over a proposed policy to block vaccine exports between Ireland and Northern Ireland.


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Gove: New extremism definition will not limit free speech [Video]

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Michael Gove told the Commons the Government’s new definition of extremism was “more precise and rigorous” than the previous one. The communities secretary assured MPs, the government’s new definition of extremism will not affect "those exercising their proper right to free speech.’’ Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Gove: In the past govt has funded extremist organisations [Video]

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European Union European Union Political and economic union of 27 states

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Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Part of the United Kingdom

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'Phenomenal' - O'Neill on Baxter ahead of 950th Crusaders game

Ahead of his 950th game in charge of Crusaders, Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill describes Stephen Baxter as "phenomenal".
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British Army spy caused ‘more lives lost than saved’ [Video]

British Army spy caused ‘more lives lost than saved’

The police chief who led an inquiry into the activities of British Army double-agent ‘Stakeknife’ during ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland, has described claims that his actions saved countless lives as being ‘hugely exaggerated’. Speaking at the publication of his ‘Operation Kenova’ report, chief constable Jon Boutcher from the Police Service of Northern Ireland insists the spy’s actions ‘resulted in more lives being lost than were saved’. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Northern Ireland judge rules that Troubles amnesty law breaches human rights [Video]

Northern Ireland judge rules that Troubles amnesty law breaches human rights

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Ireland Ireland Island in the North Atlantic Ocean

Italy result 'won't alter Irish approach to Scots'

Ireland assistant coach John McKee says his side's approach to their game against Scotland will not be altered by the result of Italy's game in Wales.
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