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A 52 year old man is newly diagnosed with stage 2 primary hypertension after repeated clinic readings around 165 over 100 mmHg and ambulatory monitoring confirming the diagnosis. He has type 2 diabetes but no other comorbidities. Which is the most appropriate first line antihypertensive to start according to NICE guidance?

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