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The cost-of-living crisis is no ‘accident’ – it’s deliberate policy by the Tory government, writes DIANE ABBOTT
TORIES OUT! The People's Assembly Against Austerity protest near Downing Street on April 2 2022

THE media reaction to the Queen’s Speech was rather odd. Apart from a couple of die-hard Boris Johnson supporters (yes, I know), the overwhelming majority of the commentary was negative, even including The Times newspaper, as well as The Guardian and others. 

This reflects the government’s deep unpopularity and general dissatisfaction with the series of crises it has caused or contributed to.

But there was also a widespread misunderstanding, one the labour movement should not make.

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