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    BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 22 Jan 2015

    Former Home Secretary Leon Brittan has died aged 75, his family say in statement http://bbc.in/1BKU2YA pic.twitter.com/lxPaCw9qss

    6:43 AM - 22 Jan 2015
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    102 replies 336 retweets 249 likes
      1. Con.‏ @iamconnaugh 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        “@BBCBreaking: Former Home Secretary Leon Brittan has died" FFS! got him in my fantasy football team. Who else am I meant to buy for 4.4m?!

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      1. john shale‏ @wiganshale 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking @bbc5live maybe they'll get the child abuse inquiry going, now.

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      2. Yes Scotland‏ @NowtYet 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        When will the BBC stop being a Westminster mouthpiece/truth protector & start actually reporting news? @BBCBreaking

        3 replies 9 retweets 5 likes
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      1. Gluè‏ @MyStickyTruth 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking He was just finding some form for Swansea too. Shame

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      2. Hmmmm‏ @wickwar 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking Lucky escape some would say....

        1 reply 0 retweets 7 likes
      3. William‏ @thai_bill 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @wickwar

        @wickwar @BBCBreaking conveniently.

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
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      2. Amar‏ @AmarAvfc 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking fucking disgusting bastard has got away with his crimes. BBC ever the establishment mouthpiece. Corrupt to the core

        2 replies 2 retweets 10 likes
      3. Kate Austin‏ @KateAustin2 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @AmarAvfc

        @AmarAvfc @BBCBreaking And if he turns out NOT 2 b involved? I don't know - but I treasure the presumption of innocence 4 every1 inc u.

        3 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
      4. Amar‏ @AmarAvfc 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @KateAustin2

        @KateAustin2 @BBCBreaking And as you are such a bastion of civil rights, does that mean his accusers are guilty of lying?

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      5. Kate Austin‏ @KateAustin2 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @AmarAvfc

        @AmarAvfc @BBCBreaking Hv Dont pretend 2 b a 'bastion ...rts' although in a 40yr career, supported victims every wk. Open ct & evidence 1st?

        2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      6. Kate Austin‏ @KateAustin2 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @KateAustin2

        @AmarAvfc @BBCBreaking Otherwise regardless of instinct, it's hearsay. We can't try by instinct. Tragically, delay hs prevented justice.

        2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      7. Kate Austin‏ @KateAustin2 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @KateAustin2

        @AmarAvfc @BBCBreaking On both sides - as if innocent- some hv had 2 live with awful innuendo alongside those whose lives hv bn ruined

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      8. Amar‏ @AmarAvfc 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @KateAustin2

        @KateAustin2 @BBCBreaking Do you belive there is a cover up of a Paedophile ring involving Westminster?

        3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      9. Yohan Star 悠漢明星‏ @TweetYohans 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @AmarAvfc

        @AmarAvfc @KateAustin2 @BBCBreaking Mcalpine died shortly after a scandal, there's been too many reported coverups and resignations

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
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      2. Andreas Baader‏ @stop1984 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking Another one of Thatchers Paedophiles escapes justice, a very sad day for his victims.

        1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes
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      1. Con.‏ @iamconnaugh 22 Jan 2015
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        “@BBCBreaking: Former Home Secretary Leon Brittan has died" His Ultimate Team price is about to go through the roof!

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