What does Wera Hobhouse’s “Abandon Equidistance” slogan even mean?
The Liberal Democrat leadership candidate's pitch would restore coherence and honesty to the party's platform – but at a price.
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New Times,
New Thinking.
The Liberal Democrat leadership candidate's pitch would restore coherence and honesty to the party's platform – but at a price.
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