Williams' free track, called The Brits 2013, was co-written with songwriter Guy Chambers, co-writer and producer of some of his biggest hits.

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The level of damages which Williams, co-writer Guy Chambers, EMI and BMG must pay will be decided at a later date, he added.

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This will be the last album written with tunesmith partner Guy Chambers - and fans and EMI executives will watch closely to see how Robbie fares without him.

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They joined former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, comedian John Bishop and Liverpool MP Steve Rotheram on the line-up, which was put together under the name The Justice Collective by Robbie Williams' former songwriting partner Guy Chambers.

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