Over the past 18 years I have had the privilege of serving the community, country and party I love.
I love the Labour Party every bit as much as those who hurl abuse and attach lazy, out-dated labels such as “Blairite” or “Tory-lite” to anyone who has a view, which doesn’t fit with their ideology. The Labour Party has given me opportunities and experiences that in my wildest dreams I would never have thought possible so I make no apology for making it clear that the future of the Labour Party and the country is on the leadership ballot you will receive this weekend. The country needs a Labour Party, which can hold the Tories to account for their attacks on working and vulnerable people. The Labour Party needs a leader who can build a new vision and offer which reassures and inspires people and that we are fit to be trusted to govern again. If we get our choice of leader wrong we are letting down the millions of people who need us to be an effective opposition and credible alternative to the Government as soon as possible.
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