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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Richard Wheeler

Terminally ill Frank Field cheered as he swears oath to King in Lords

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A terminally ill peer was cheered as he made his first appearance in the House of Lords for almost two years.

Frank Field, 80, arrived in the chamber in a wheelchair and was pushed to the despatch box so he could pledge allegiance to the King.

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