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UK Election: Shock, social media and a call for unity

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The result of the UK's election drove something of a bulldozer through the political predictions. Boris Johnson has now called on the country to unite and heal the divisions caused by Brexit. But there are protests in London and Glasgow against the Prime Minister, with many criticising his stance on immigration and refugees. Plus, a look at how social media can distort a story without even meaning to.

Added on the 13/12/2019 21:21:42 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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