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16 March 2016updated 12 Oct 2023 11:02am

Jamie Reed – you’re wrong about me, about Labour, and about the future

Mark Serwotka responds to Jamie Reed's recent article. 

By Mark Serwotka

It was good of Jamie Reed to welcome me to the Labour party. And with me, tens of thousands of new members enthused by what they’re seeing from Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell.

But if we’re doing potted histories, let’s address some uncomfortable truths. You see I haven’t spent the last 25 years sat at home watching Countdown, I’ve taken a bit of an interest in what goes on.

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