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They tried austerity and they’re all out of ideas
The recent party conferences have shown only Labour has the vision and policies for the real change Britain needs, writes DIANE ABBOTT MP
Diane Abbott

EARLIER this week, the Tories claimed that they want to build a country with opportunity for all, but in fact their conference showed they have nothing left to offer the people of Britain.

They’ve spent their conference rehashing policies and watering down Labour ideas to present as their own.


They’ve shown a lacklustre and divided front, as they argue among themselves about Brexit and they have failed to address many of the real issues facing our country, our economy and public services.

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