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“To betray”, noted Kim Philby “you first have to belong”. His excuse was that he never did; making…
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Ed Miliband needs time, but his message will break through
Those of us who support Ed and believe he can succeed have to acknowledge that it has not…
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To be able to decide whether to cast one’s vote is fundamental to our democracy. Yet it is…
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Why I’m backing a Co-operative future for London
In just a few months’ time, Londoners will be going to the polls to elect a new Mayor…
