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Brexit news: Latest updates at 5am from the past 12 hours

Here is your daily briefing on all the General Election and Brexit news from the past 12 hours.

Boris Johnson has been quizzed about Russian interference in UK politics, the police have launched their biggest ever operation to protect election candidates, and the Lib Dems have pledged £100bn to tackle climate change.

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Prime minister quizzed by radio listeners

The prime minister hit the campaign trail after taking calls from BBC Five Live listenersCredit: AFP

Boris Johnson has been quizzed on his private life, Russian interference in UK politics, and Labour's plans to provide free broadband for all.

The prime minister was taking part in a phone-in with listeners on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Asked why he had declined to publish a report by parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee on the possibility of Russian interference in British politics, he said: "Because I see absolutely no reason to change the normal procedures for publishing ISC reports just because there is an election."

The report includes evidence from the intelligence services concerning alleged attempts by Russia to influence the results of the 2016 EU referendum and 2017 general election.

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Candidates will be briefed on danger signs to watch for, and will also be urged not to go door-knocking  alone.

The issue of MPs' security has gained heightened attention since the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox during the 2016 EU referendum campaign.

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