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Left MP Skinner calls for campaign of resistance as the Queen takes another swipe at working people

LEADING left MP Dennis Skinner called for a massive 11-month mobilisation yesterday to kick out Prime Minister David Cameron and his Lib Dem cronies at the 2015 general election.

Mr Skinner fired the campaign starting gun when Black Rod strode into the Commons in fancy garb and gaiters to solemnly summon MPs to hear the Queen’s Speech.

“The coalition’s last stand!” shouted Mr Skinner amid laughter and applause.

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