His scouse accent was suddenly marketable, even if he hammed it up a bit.

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Meanwhile, Derek Hatton, the former politician and scouse spokesman, explained how proving the world wrong is part of the DNA of scousers.

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Hosted by knowledgeable guides who colour their commentaries with sharp Scouse wit, the tour breezes past myriad sites now etched in popular folklore.

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