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The battle for Labour's soul
Casting aside the trade unions that founded the party would be suicidal, says Mark Seddon

In the run-up to next year’s local government elections and as a springboard to the general election, Labour will hold a “special conference” next year.

Will it be to launch a popular campaign for jobs, growth and an end to the privatisation of our public services?

Might it be to roll out its anti-austerity manifesto?

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