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Tony Blair opened UK borders to east European migrants despite misgivings

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Tony Blair opened UK borders to east European migrants despite misgivings

Tony Blair's Labour government pushed on with plans to open the UK's borders to Eastern Europe despite mounting concerns from senior ministers, according to newly released official files.

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Luke Littler says historic World Darts Championship win 'incredible' for his family

Luke Littler says historic World Darts Championship win 'incredible' for his family

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British woman and fiancé found dead at holiday villa

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Waiter charged with supplying drugs to Liam Payne arrested - local media

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King deeply saddened by death of Briton in New Orleans attack - as reports say he was stepson of ex-royal nanny

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Meteor shower to light up skies - here's the best way to catch a glimpse

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Luke Littler through to semi-final of World Darts Championship

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New ice warnings issued ahead of three-day snow alert for large parts of UK

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Three-day snow warning for large parts of UK - as 'major incident' declared amid flooding

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