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as posted by the channelWhat exactly is "blue Labour"?
Rachel and Anoosh explain the different factions within the Labour party.
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Coverage of UK politics and the government relies on understanding the different groupings within the Labour party. Who does Keir Starmer listen to? Which ministers align with which group, and why?
A listener asks "what is blue Labour - and can you explain the factions within the Labour party?"
Rachel Cunliffe and Anoosh Chakelian explain the groups within the Labour party, from the soft left to the Blairites, Blue Labour and the socialist Labour.
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