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Ed Miliband 'deeply regrets' Russell Brand interview after disgraced comedian jailed

The Mirror UK and Daily Mail UK describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Ed Miliband has said he deeply regrets appearing on Russell Brand's web show during his 2015 leadership campaign, after the comedian was jailed for rape and sexual assault offences.
The headline split The left frames it as "Ed Miliband 'deeply regrets' Russell Brand interview after disgraced comedian jailed". The right frames it as "Ed Miliband FINALLY says he 'deeply regrets' appearing on Russell Brand's web show".
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Left / center-leftEd Miliband 'deeply regrets' Russell Brand interview after disgraced comedian jailed

The Mirror UK · Center-left · News report

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Right / center-rightEd Miliband FINALLY says he 'deeply regrets' appearing on Russell Brand's web show

Daily Mail UK · Right · News report

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Daily Mail UKNews report · Nov 12, 9:27 AM

Ed Miliband FINALLY says he 'deeply regrets' appearing on Russell Brand's web show

The Foreign Secretary, 56, recorded an interview in the now-disgraced comedian's flat as he tried to win over younger voters prior to the 2015 general election.

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The Mirror UKNews report · Nov 12, 10:02 AM

Ed Miliband 'deeply regrets' Russell Brand interview after disgraced comedian jailed

Ed Miliband has said he deeply regrets appearing on Russell Brand's web show during his 2015 leadership campaign, after the comedian was jailed for rape and sexual assault offences.

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