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'We cannot let the Right and the Tories drag this debate into the intellectual gutter'

John McDonnell's speech at the Another Europe is Possible event in London. (Video)

By John McDonnell

Published: June 02, 2016, 6:06 pm

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John McDonnell is a British Labour MP and current Shadow Chancellor.

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