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Spycops, Starmer and the freeborn Englishman
The Labour leader’s tolerance of the new invasive measures awarded to agents of the state flies in the face of the early traditions of the working-class movement, explains KEITH FLETT

SIR Keir Starmer’s decision to dictate a Labour abstention on the “spycops” Bill in the Commons saw the biggest Labour revolt yet against his abstentions policy, including front-bench resignations.
The Bill in effect legalises illegal acts by undercover government agents — or spies, as they are known historically.
Government spies have been used for undercover and often illegal purposes since the late 18th century.
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