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4 January 2017

Labour is running a great risk with its populist turn

It may not be leftwing ideas that receive a boost from the campaign. 

By Stephen Bush

The human palate can detect five types of flavour: salty, sweet, sour, bitter and umami. The reason why Heinz outsells all other brands of ketchup is it is the only one to perfectly combine all five.

The political palate likewise appreciates five flavours: let’s call them compassion, security , wealth, justice and anger.

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