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"It is a spirit that has carried this city through difficult moments before, and one that I hope will help bring the justice and accountability so many have campaigned for over many years," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It added: "We have campaigned for some time for more to be done to protect shop workers from offenders, including retail crime being made into a specific stand alone offence."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Some parents have campaigned to change the law in Northern Ireland, including Alma White who set up the Caleb's Cause organisation.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Adding an extra round clearly pleases their players, several of whom have campaigned for this switch.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

"I perceive, Father," said I, as I remarked the manner in which he disposed his viands, "I perceive you have campaigned ere now; the habits of the service are not easily mistaken."

From Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II by Lever, Charles James