The original "lock-down" came after former vice-chairman David Dein left because of "irreconcilable differences".

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Mr Mandelson insists that there are no irreconcilable differences between him and the less sophisticated town.

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The 33-year-old New Zealand-born model had cited "irreconcilable differences" as the cause of her split with rock star Stewart, 58.

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The couple filed for divorce on October 1, 2012, citing irreconcilable differences.

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Yesterday actress Eva Longoria filed for a divorce from NBA star Tony Parker, her husband of three years, citing irreconcilable differences.

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Vanessa Bryant filed for divorce in December 2011, citing irreconcilable differences.

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But the differences between the first two legs of his coalition now look irreconcilable.

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