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19 May 2015

A letter from a trade unionist to Britain’s trade unionists

Liz Kendall, candidate for the Labour leadership, writes an open letter to Britain's trade unionists.

By Liz Kendall

(Photo By Room for growth. (Image: Getty))

I’m a proud trade unionist, and I know you are too.

Trade unions helped found the Labour Party, and if I am elected as leader that link will never be broken. On the contrary, I want to strengthen your relationship with the Labour Party so I will not tolerate those inside or outside our movement who want to put that relationship at risk.

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