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London Mayor Boris Johnson has criticised the use of a portrait of murderer Myra Hindley in a video shown at a London 2012 event in Beijing. | London Mayor Boris Johnson has criticised the use of a portrait of murderer Myra Hindley in a video shown at a London 2012 event in Beijing. |
The image was shown during a promotional video advertising London. | The image was shown during a promotional video advertising London. |
A spokesman for the London Mayor told BBC News Boris Johnson was "deeply disturbed" the image had been shown for "a split second". | A spokesman for the London Mayor told BBC News Boris Johnson was "deeply disturbed" the image had been shown for "a split second". |
The video, which was also criticised by the Liberal Democrats, will not be shown again, the spokesman added. | The video, which was also criticised by the Liberal Democrats, will not be shown again, the spokesman added. |
The Lib Dems' Olympics spokesperson said it was a "regrettable choice". | The Lib Dems' Olympics spokesperson said it was a "regrettable choice". |
Tom Brake MP said: "Of all the many masterpieces that could could have been used this was the most regrettable and the least inspired choice." | Tom Brake MP said: "Of all the many masterpieces that could could have been used this was the most regrettable and the least inspired choice." |