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Confusion causes mass criticism of Big Ben name change

Tuesday 26th June 2012 - 15:20pm The renaming of one of Britain's most prominent landmarks has caused mass outrage today (Tues), however a crucial misunderstanding of the building itself appears to be the root of the problem.

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