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A response to Jeremy Gilbert - nothing is possible without power

Jeremy must understand that the purpose of the Labour party is to win power, and to use that power for progressive ends. To implement anything you must be able to win a general election.

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Dear Jeremy,

I have read your open letter to ‘Blairite MPs’ and, after some consideration, thought it needed, rather than deserved, a response. I hope you don’t mind that I have used your name as you seem to have an aversion to actually naming those you are trying to bully. I have also taken the liberty of answering on behalf of the PLP as I am pretty sure that you have ordinary members like me in your sights too.