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Jamie Driscoll, speaking at the Convention of the North, January 25, 2023
SIR KEIR STARMER is facing a rebellion by Labour members and trade unions in north-east England following the banning of North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll from standing for re-election.
The party has instead imposed two potential candidates on members of the 22 constituency parties in North Tyneside.
Only half of them have now selected one of the candidates.
JAMIE DRISCOLL’s group, Majority, with an inclusive approach and supportive training, aims to sidestep many of the problems afflicting Britain’s progressive movement
ANYA COOK reports from a Majority conference in Newcastle last weekend featuring Jamie Driscoll and Zarah Sultana
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JAMIE DRISCOLL explains how his group, Majority, plans to empower working people to empower themselves
Durham Miners’ Association general secretary ALAN MARDGHUM speaks to Ben Chacko ahead of Gala Day 2025