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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

RARE PHOTOS: Liz truss features in bizarre promotional video to help bare knuckle fight convict launch new whiskey | Rare Historical Photos

Liz Truss was the guest of honour at the launch event for a whiskey brand founded by a bare-knuckle fighter, months after he was released from prison.

The former prime minister appeared in a video alongside Douglas Joyce, known as Dougie, who was jailed for causing grievous bodily harm after he assaulted a 78-year-old man inside a pub on Thomas Street, Manchester.

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