This week, two of those involved in Stephen Lawrence’s murder were jailed following an 18-year campaign by his parents; Shadow Health Minister, Diane Abbott, was caught in a ‘racism’ row over comments she made about white people; and The Economist used its main leader to defend the City. All three are linked to the extent …
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The same, but different. Lessons learnt from the first Labour leadership hustings.
I was lucky/unlucky enough (depending on your perspective) to attend the New Statesman Labour leadership hustings earlier in the week. As the hustings took place on the same day as nominations closed, I imagine they’ll get more media attention than the other fifty-odd hustings taking place across the country over the coming weeks. So much …