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The only way to confront the attacks on Corbyn is by pushing our own positive agenda in response
People responded enthusiastically to Labour’s vision for Britain — it’s time to press these progressive ideas out into the wider movement and beyond, says DAVE WARD
A woman takes a selfie with Jeremy Corbyn

AFTER the excitement of the Labour surge in the general election last year it would be easy to feel disheartened by political debate recently and the renewed attacks on Jeremy Corbyn. 

At a time when we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a transformative Labour government, parts of the party seem to be relishing the opportunity to attack not the Conservatives but their own leadership. 

And, of course, the right-wing media is all too ready to amplify this while showing little concern for the effects of eight years of Conservative-led government across the country. 

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