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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jon Stone

Emily Thornberry defends Labour attack ad on Rishi Sunak as Keir Starmer doubles down

PA Wire

Emily Thornberry has defended a Labour attack advert aimed at Rishi Sunak, as Keir Starmer doubles down on the campaign despite backlash from his own MPs.

Labour released the social media campaign last week, accusing the prime minister of not wanting child sex abusers to go to jail, citing data showing thousands had avoided prison since 2010.

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