The new Labour leader’s first problem : the big idea
As we wait to hear the new Labour leader and his first big speech to Labour conference Krishnan Guru-Murthy looks at the big dilemmas.
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Labour’s annual conference begins today under the new leadership of Ed Miliband. Labour’s new leader says “I am my own man” as Tories claim his trade union backing will push the party to the left.
After months of internal campaigning, Labour will now hope Ed Miliband will increase the pressure on the Coalition Government.
As we wait to hear the new Labour leader and his first big speech to Labour conference Krishnan Guru-Murthy looks at the big dilemmas.
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