Half an hour before tea a slow handclap developed into more substantial chanting in an attempt to rouse the bowlers.

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And police officers gave Home Secretary Jack Straw a slow handclap during his speech to the Police Federation conference where he claimed Labour had maintained standards.

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Phenomenal Handclap Band tosses together classic rock, dance music and electronica, and its delightful "Form and Control" (Tummy Touch) manages to be both retro and of the moment.

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