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The decision by Jon Cruddas not to stand for Leadership should come as no surprise.  His campaign for Deputy made clear that he sought a campaigning role, working with the unions, reinvigorating the party at its grassroots, rather than a leadership role.  Some of his supporters then would not have supported him for Leader.

His announcement in the Guardian, however, contains a statement on immigration which is worthy of widespread attention, reflecting his success against the BNP (and that of the thousands who flocked to campaign for Hope not Hate) in Barking & Dagenham: Continue reading →