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Tory MP praises ‘heart-tugging’ John Lewis Christmas TV advert

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A Conservative former minister has praised the John Lewis Christmas advert, as it was not the “usual dross” but actually sparked interest in foster caring.

Tim Loughton said the advert was “heart-tugging” and that the chain of department stores did not flag up children in care just to sell “more crackers and turkeys for Christmas”.

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