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Minister dubs Falklands ‘an important part of the British family’ ahead of visit

A UK minister has described the Falklands as “an important part of the British family” ahead of a visit to the islands after Argentina’s new president suggested it was time to “get them back”.

David Rutley is arriving in Stanley on Thursday where he will meet governor Alison Blake said.

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