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New Islamic State video shows another British hostage

A new video published by Islamic State militants appears to show another British hostage. Journalist John Cantlie is seen speaking to camera and says he was captured by militants in Syria in 2012.

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Fallon: Hostages' fate cannot derail UK's fight against IS

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has said the fate of British hostages held by Islamic State militants cannot derail the UK's fight against the organisation.

His comments follow yesterday's release of a new video showing journalist John Cantlie talking to camera, appearing to read from a script.

This report by ITV News Political Correspondent Romilly Weeks contains images from that video:

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