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We should reject false divisions between ‘working class’ and ‘middle class’ – because united we are stronger, says RICHARD BURGON MP

AS the debate around Brexit has heated up, there have been growing references to the interests of the “working class” versus those of the “middle class.” 

On this topic, as on so many others, this is the wrong way to pose such discussions about our society. 

Dividing the overwhelming majority of people in this way benefits only the powerful who run our society.

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