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Controversial Dublin MEP candidate Clare Daly loses seat despite celebrity backing

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Backed by Annie Lennox and Susan Sarandon, Daly had appeared on state-leaning media in China and Russia

Clare Daly, Ireland’s outspoken and controversial Dublin MEP candidate, has lost her seat despite celebrity endorsements from Annie Lennox, Susan Sarandon and other prominent figures.

The leftwing candidate was eliminated on Tuesday after falling behind rivals in the Dublin constituency on the 17th count.

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Barack Obama to attend Edinburgh charity dinner tonight

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Former US president Barack Obama is due to visit Scotland for the first time today and attend a charity dinner in the capital. The Democrat, who served eight years in the White House, will address business leaders and take part in a Q&A at the event organised by The Hunter Foundation, set up by entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter.