Fownhope’s Heart of Oak Society traces its roots to the age of friendly societies, when communities provided their own safety net. Its anniversary celebrations reveal a tradition still very much alive, says MARK SEDDON
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ONLY months ago, a Labour Party report, which showed that senior members within the Labour Party were doing all they could to prevent an election victory, was leaked.
It should have been a major scandal in the press but much of the mainstream media were also doing all they could to ensure that a progressive and vibrant Labour Party did not walk the path to victory.
They could not condemn the behaviour that they themselves were cheering on by working together to destroy the character of Jeremy Corbyn and all those that were loyal to him, including MPs and grassroots members.
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