Here's why lawmakers in Hong Kong have come to blows

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Scuffles have broken out between lawmakers in Hong Kong.

It comes as pro-democracy lawmakers and Beijing loyalists debate an extradition law that will give China more of a say over the autonomous territory.

One person was taken to hospital taken to hospital after tempers boiled at the legislature.

Footage showed lawmakers climbing over tables and swore at each other.

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