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'Trade union party' plan meets with mixed reactions at AGM
Proposed party 'would work with Labour' but push back against austerity

Moves to set up a new “trade union party” sparked mixed reactions at the Campaign for Labour Party Democracy AGM (CLPD) on Saturday.

CLPD leaders proposed discussions on a new party to work in alliance with the Labour Party — along the lines of the existing Co-operative Party.

However, the resolution was referred back to the CLPD executive after meeting strong opposition from some activists.

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