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Richard Burgon Through To Next Stage Of Labour Deputy Leadership Contest

The shadow justice secretary secured enough MP nominations in last-minute drama.
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Growing Up In Poverty 'Puts Fire In Your Belly', Says Deputy Labour Leader Hopeful Rosena Allin-Khan

"I lived a life where not that much was expected of me. I was living under a Thatcher and then a Major government as a mixed race kid from a poor family in London."
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Angela Rayner Surges Ahead In Deputy Leader Race – But The Frontrunner Has Competition

Rosena Allin-Khan and Ian Murray proved popular with MPs, while Richard Burgon pulled in support from the 2019 intake of left-wingers.
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Richard Burgon Is Officially Standing To Be Labour Deputy Leader

The MP for East Leeds said he will be "outlining more in the new year".
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Here Are The Facts Behind That Question Time Audience Member's Very Wrong Rant About Wages

The gentleman sparked a huge backlash after claiming his £80,000 salary didn't make him a high earner.
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This Election, I'll Be Spoiling My Ballot Paper

Like millions of fellow voters, on both sides of the Brexit divide, I feel angry and let down by our political system, Andrew Morris writes.
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Labour WILL Back Snap Election If EU Delays Brexit - Corbyn Ally

Richard Burgon also reveals talks ongoing over new timetable for Withdrawal Agreement Bill.
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Corbyn Paves Way To Support 'Unity Referendum' On Brexit

Labour leader cites Harold Wilson's 'unity' referendum as key allies McDonnell and Burgon call for change.
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MP Richard Burgon Caps Off Labour's Disastrous Day By Failing Basic Interview Question. Twice.

Two simple questions, in two separate interviews.
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Scrapping Grayling’s Probation Privatisation Is Right – We Need Probation Fully Back In Public Hands

Just like with the NHS, our probation system should be in public hands where it can help create a safer society, not act as a cash cow for failing private companies.
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