And finally, a regional councillor for the movement in Emilia Romagna was filmed complaining of a lack of internal democracy and depicting Mr Casaleggio as a shadowy, ruthless manipulator.

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Councillor Deirdre Hargey said it was "one of the most significant announcements for Belfast and the wider regional economy for some time".

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