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Bob Chan backs calls for UK government to expel any Chinese officials involved in peaceful protest A pro-democracy protester who appeared to be beaten up by men from China’s consulate in Manchester has condemned the attack as “barbaric” and backed calls for the UK government to expel any Chinese officials involved. Speaking for the first time since the incident, which was captured on video, Bob Chan said: “I’m shocked and hurt by this unprovoked attack,” adding he had been taking part in a “peaceful protest”. Continue reading… ​Bob Chan backs calls for UK government to expel any Chinese officials involved…

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Avanti and TransPennine Express users ‘badly let down’ by cancellations and delays Commuters and local leaders in the north of England have spoken out about the “ongoing fiasco” of cancelled and delayed trains, which are “ruining people’s lives”. The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said users of Avanti and TransPennine Express train services were being greeted with “a shrug of the shoulders” when complaining about services. Continue reading… ​Avanti and TransPennine Express users ‘badly let down’ by cancellations and delaysCommuters and local leaders in the north of England have spoken out about the “ongoing fiasco” of cancelled and delayed…

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