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Coffee Shots: Laing scoops Deputy Speakership, world celebrates

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Epping Forest has erupted into scenes of jubilation after Eleanor Laing won the Deputy Speaker election. The Tory MP remained composed as MPs kissed and patted her on her £36,360 pay rise.

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