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24/01/2013

Alicia McCarthy and the BBC's parliamentary team report as MPs back a call for 16-year-olds to be allowed to vote. And there is fresh concern over horse meat in the food chain.

MPs back a call urging the Government to lower the voting age in the UK to 16.
There are concerns in the Commons over horse meat getting into the food chain.
Northern Ireland's Chief Constable says his force faces "relentless pressure" and will inevitably need more police officers.
And the Government indicates that a deal on affordable flood insurance could be reached soon.
In the House of Lords, a minister admits there was not enough consultation about changes to benefits for some disabled people.
McCarthy and team report on today's events in Parliament.

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30 minutes