PJ Harvey claims second Mercury Prize

PJ Harvey has become the first artist to win the prestigious Barclaycard Mercury Prize for a second time.

PJ Harvey has become the first artist to win the prestigious Barclaycard Mercury Prize for a second time.

The 41-year-old musician - who had long been the bookies' favourite - triumphed with her release 'Let England Shake' which was inspired by modern conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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