Labour plays down talk of an election ‘super majority’
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Labour plays down talk of an election ‘super majority’
Labour’s national campaign coordinator denies claims the party is heading for a ‘super majority’ in next month’s General Election.
Speaking ahead of its manifesto launch on Thursday, Pat McFadden also urged people to vote for change and dismissed suggestions its policy platform lacks any ‘big ideas’ – despite the Unite union refusing to endorse the party’s plans.
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