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Leicestershire Police Have Just Demanded an End to Further Funding Cuts

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People Power (in Leicester) Versus the Government

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Reselections and The Battle for the Labour Party

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Islamophobia, the EU, and the Real Preachers of Hate — Britain First

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Willy Bach Peace or the Military?

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Victory for Democracy

November 5, 2015November 5, 2015mbarker2012

“The Vultures are Circling”

November 4, 2015November 11, 2015mbarker2012

The Criminality of G4S

October 19, 2015November 4, 2015mbarker2012

Let’s Talk About Sex

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