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The most recent instalment of Have I Got News for You has been swiftly pulled from BBC iPlayer following a blunder by host Victoria Coren Mitchell.

The Only Connect presenter helmed Friday evening's programme (October 3), with guests including Sheila Hancock, Miles Jupp, Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

During one particular segment, Victoria questioned the panel about who would gain from Keir Starmer's choice to implement the ID system, before informing them: "I was thinking of the company Multiverse, who has been chosen to run the digital ID cards scheme."

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She mentioned that Tony Blair's son Euan had established the firm, quipping: "That's a happy coincidence, isn't it?"

However, claims

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