By 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.”
Mark Ferguson
Mark Ferguson is the Labour MP for Gateshead Central and Whickham, and was the editor of LabourList from 2010 to 2015.
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