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Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham

PM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of state

Andy Burnham has said his programme of devolution strengthens the case for a written constitution for the UK, a move that would fundamentally alter the workings of the state that have developed over centuries.

The prime minister has long believed the UK’s “antiquated” political system needs a dramatic overhaul if opportunity is to be shared equally across the country.

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Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies aged 80

Veteran actor best-known for playing Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero, friend of Tony Soprano who becomes FBI informant

Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best-known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, has died. He was 80.

Bob McGowan, who had managed Pastore since his run on The Sopranos, told the Associated Press that he learned of his death Saturday from another client and actor on the show, Vincent Curatola.

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Vliegtuig met Europese toeristen crasht op weg naar wereldberoemde Nazcalijnen in Peru: dertien doden

Vliegtuig met elf Europese toeristen en twee piloten gecrasht bij vlucht naar Nazcalijnen in Peru

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San Francisco

Bohemian Cafe, Omaha, Nebraska

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Bohemian Cafe, Omaha, Nebraska

Play a Train Song

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Play a Train Song

New Orleans

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New Orleans

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The Emerald Gem of Fiji

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The Emerald Gem of Fiji

A vivid portrait of a Fiji Banded Iguana (Brachylophus fasciatus) resting on a wooden branch, captured in the Reptile House at Artis Zoo, Amsterdam.