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Dozens of Tory MPs stage last ditch attempt to persuade Parliament to allow Big Ben to 'bong' for Brexit
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Big Ben sounds its regular midday bongs for last time in four years | The Independent | The Independent
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When was Big Ben silenced, why has it happened, when was the last bong and will it still chime on special occasions? | The Sun
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As Big Ben bongs for the final time for what could be FOUR years - when has the iconic symbol stopped chiming in the past? | The Sun
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Just a few more bongs for Big Ben before London bell is silenced for four years - The Washington Post
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