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The People’s Uprising: By the People, For the People… or Against the People?

The People’s Uprising: By the People, For the People… or Against the People?

"Years of loyal service as a councillor? Doesn’t count. You might be replaced by someone who’s never attended a meeting but waves their certificate in obedience training with pride."

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Mike Olley
Aug 13, 2025
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Inside Labour’s Industrial‑Scale Candidate‑Rigging Machine

We’ve just witnessed it again in Birmingham — Labour reminding members that being a long‑standing party member gives you zero say in who stands for election locally.

Years of loyal service as a councillor? Doesn’t count. You might be replaced by someone who’s never attended a meeting but waves the…

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