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DURHAM will celebrate its first Miners’ Gala for many years under a Labour government — but Alan Mardghum says the feeling post-election is one of relief rather than excitement.
“People have been absolutely desperate to get rid of the Tories. There will be more hope on the field,” the Durham Miners’ Association general secretary says. But a lot is riding on the new prime minister and government.
“Labour has got one chance to make life better. By God we need them to deliver, or I fear we will end up with an extremely right-wing Conservative government or, worse if that’s possible, a government influenced by Reform UK.
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