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Protesters launch rallies against Syria bombing

SHADOW foreign secretary Hilary Benn faced angry protesters at the weekend as thousands marched up and down the country against air strikes in Syria.

Protesters targeted Mr Benn’s own Leeds Central constituenc, where they accused the MP of risking thousands of lives.

Leeds Coalition Against War member Nick Jones praised the protesters for putting Mr Benn under the spotlight following his pro-bombing speech in Parliament.

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