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Much more should have been achieved by a Labour Government in office and Labour pressure in opposition. Against the dogged resistance to change, we should have pitted a stronger will to change. I conclude that a move to the Left is needed.

— Anthony Crosland Socialism Now (1974)

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I do not believe there is a long-term future for the privately rented sector in its present form.

As a democratic Socialist profoundly committed to the rule of law, I could not condone, let alone encourage, defiance of the law.

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If it's the last thing I do, I'm going to destroy every fucking grammar school in England. And Wales. And Northern Ireland.

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