By Alex Smith / @alexsmith1982
Speaking out against a perceived small clique of people involved in the current negotiations with the Liberal Democrats, Jon Cruddas is the first of the potential leadership candidates to speak meaningfully about party process since Gordon Brown’s announcement yesterday:
According to Paul Waugh, Cruddas has said:
“Like all other Labour MPs, I fully welcome any negotiations that are conducted in the best interests of the country. But the Labour Party and wider Labour movement must be fully included in those discussions. Any negotiations must be conducted in full consultation with the PLP, NEC and affiliated trade unions.”
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