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Second gold for Ellie Simmonds

Ellie Simmonds has won her second gold medal of the 2012 Paralympic Games with a world record time in the 200m individual medley SM6.

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Cameron congratulates Simmonds for winning gold

David Cameron has congratulated Ellie Simmonds and Natalie Jones for winning gold and bronze medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

David Cameron meets Ellie Simmonds and Natalie Jones Credit: Twitter / @Number10gov

The Prime Minister, whose first major Cabinet reshuffle could be announced today, met the swimmers before presenting them with their medals.

Cameron cheers on Simmonds and Jones at the Aquatics Centre Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Earlier the Prime Minister sat with members of ParalympicsGB at the Aquatics Centre to watch the event.

Simmonds with her gold medal Credit: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire

Asked what he said to her on the podium, Simmonds, said: "It was just congratulations.

"I don't really remember much, but being on the podium was just an amazing atmosphere and an amazing experience really, to be on it second time running. I'm just really pleased."

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