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Child sex abuse inquiry chair quits, again

The New Zealand judge chairing an investigation into child sexual abuse has become the third chair to quit, following criticism that she spent so much time abroad.

The chair of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse has resigned, the third to quit. We have reaction to Dame Lowell Goddard's dramatic departure. As the Bank of England cuts interest rates for the first time in 7 years - we discuss what the Chancellor should do. And after Andy Murray's struggles with the union flag, what exactly is the etiquette for holding and waving one ?

(Photo: Dame Lowell Goddard; Credit: REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/Files).

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