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McMahon joins list against Syria bombing campaign

LABOUR’S candidate in the Oldham West & Royton by-election has confirmed he would vote against bombing Syria.

Jim McMahon made the commitment on Saturday evening in a speech to activists who braved heavy downpours to hit the doors for his campaign.

The Oldham Council leader is the odds-on favourite to retain the Labour seat on Thursday and could be in Parliament for a vote as soon as Friday morning.

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