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JEREMY CORBYN derided the government yesterday for its lack of cohesion over Brexit and its bias in favour of bankers after they received a guarantee of continued freedom of movement after Britain leaves the EU.
The Labour leader, speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions ahead of the Budget announcement, branded the government’s approach to the EU withdrawal process a “shambles.”
He urged PM Theresa May to clarify how the Irish border will operate after Brexit and accused the government of seeking to weaken workers’ rights and environmental protections.
While Reform poses as a workers’ party, a credible left alternative rooted in working-class communities would expose their sham — and Corbyn’s stature will be crucial to its appeal, argues CHELLEY RYAN
Ben Chacko talks to ALAN MARDGHUM of the Durham Miners Association about Reform UK‘s dangerous inroads into Durham’s long-standing Labour county council; why he cancelled his party membership; and the political class’s disconnect from working people
