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The Government today published a new counter-terrorism Bill in draft known as Martyn's Law after Martyn Hett, who died in the Manchester Arena bombing atrocity. The publication marks a landmark moment for his mum, Figen Murray, and many of her supporters who have long campaigned for legislation to protect the public in Martyn's name.

Queen.Historians have also added their weight to the argument for a special day that would pay tribute to the 70 years that Elizabeth II served as monarch.A petition to make the suggestion a reality, meanwhile, has already attracted 140,000 signatures.READ MORE: Danniella Westbrook 'hates' seeing Harry treated like 'second class citizen' at funeralEx-Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith intends to seek further cross-party backing for the new bank holiday, which some have suggested should be named Elizabeth Day, when MPs return to Parliament later this week. He has declared it a "brilliant idea" while Labour MP Khalid Mahmood added: "We should continue to pay tribute to the Queen, our longest-reigning monarch, and ensure her selflessness and commitment to service remains an inspiration.