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British lawmaker Owen Paterson outside the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels on Oct. 22, 2018.

Video. British MP Owen Paterson quits after lobbying furore

Updated: 04/11/2021 - 19:45 GMT+1

In a statement posted on social media, he maintained that he is "totally innocent of what I have been accused of and I acted at all times in the interest of public health and safety".

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