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Paul Mason prepared to take on Jeremy Corbyn, according to reports
Paul Mason addresses protesters from Another Europe is Possible outside the Houses of Parliament, London, August 2019

PAUL MASON could make a bid as Labour candidate to take on former party leader Jeremy Corbyn in his Islington North seat at the next general election, it has been reported.

The journalist is considering the role, according to the Times, which spoke to a party official.

Local members have raised concerns that the Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) will impose a candidate on them without a vote.

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