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26 November 2016

Jeremy Corbyn praises “champion of social justice“ Fidel Castro

The Labour leader said Castro was a key historical figure, despite his flaws. 

By Julia Rampen

The Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has called Fidel Castro a “massive figure in the history of the whole planet” after the Cuban revolutionary died aged 90.

Corbyn commended the social changes Castro had brought about, and praised his “heroism”, according to the Press Association.

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