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“In short, corruption destroys the 'deal' - the bargain - between the citizen and the state; and it harms the poorest most.”

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We will need to work hard to break the cynicism, talk straight and rebuild trust in politics.

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And being in the EU has given Britain a stronger voice in the world. Britain leads in Europe, from trade to climate change, from…

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The Tories claim that they have changed. Their stance on foxhunting makes it absolutely clear that they haven't. They know the public doesn't agree…

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The problem is that the global arms trade is entirely free of international regulation. In a world in which the flow of consumer goods…

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When it comes to whether Britain should remain in the European Union, almost all political parties and traditions - Labour, the Greens, Liberal Democrats,…

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The thing that worries me more than anything else is losing faith in the capacity of politics to change things. I don't mean scepticism,…

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When it comes to jobs, investment, growth, security and our influence in the world we are clearly stronger in Europe. But we are also…

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I spent 20 years working for the trade union movement before becoming a Labour MP. I'm proud to have done both jobs.

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I'm really keen to see a Labour government because there are many things to be done, not least pursuing a sensible Brexit and not…

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All countries will feel the increasing effects of dangerous climate change and it is those least able to bear it who are already being…

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As each tree falls so does the earth's ability to heal itself and to adapt to the effects of our changing climate

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The poorest still deserve help with life's basic necessities regardless of the quality of their government.

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