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Diane Abbott backed by ASLEF

aslef logoBy Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk

Diane Abbott has the second union nomination of the day – and her second transport union – after being backed by ASLEF today.

Diane said:

“I have been nominated by ASLEF (train drivers union). This makes two more unions than Ed Balls and level pegging with David Milliband.”

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