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Labour MPs are only elected because of the hard work of grassroots members, who knock on doors, phone-bank, deliver leaflets and so much more. That's why it's so unfortunate that many in the PLP club disrespect our members by treating the party like their personal fiefdom. 1/4
I've been an anti-racist all my life. As a young bricklayer in the 1970s, I risked my well-being by regularly confronting the casual racism that was prevalent on building sites at that time. I nearly got my head kicked in, on more than a few occasions, as a consequence. 2/4
I was also an active member of the Anti-Nazi League, and I physically confronted racist thugs on the streets in an attempt to stem the rise of the fascist National Front. 3/4
I agree that we can never be too apologetic about fighting racism; I have never said anything to the contrary.
I'm also not sure you're an authority on fighting racism. You can try to rewrite history, but your pandering to the BNP and their extremist policies is on record. 4/4
I'm also not sure you're an authority on fighting racism. You can try to rewrite history, but your pandering to the BNP and their extremist policies is on record. 4/4
