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The imperialist consensus exposes the hollow sham of democracy under capitalism
Labour leader Keir Starmer addressing 400 business leaders at the Kia Oval, London, during the launch of Labour Party's plan for business, February 1, 2024

BRITAIN’S ruling class is eager to carry on the pretence that there is real choice under their political system.

Capitalism promises us that it’s the politicians that call the shots, there are real differences between those politicians and that we’re the ones that elect the politicians and they’re answerable to us.

But as with most tricks, when looked at too closely, reality and the nature of the fraud become clear.

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