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“Tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime”
Aug 18 2008, Lee

“Tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime” was a phrase uttered by Tony Blair pretty early on in his time as Leader of the Labour Party. It was short, punchy sentences like this that symbolised the ‘sound-bite’ style of “New Labour’s...

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Wendy Alexander, leader of the Labour Party in Scotland, announces her resignation in Glasgow, Scotland Saturday June 28, 2008 after a parliamentary committee decided she broke rules on accepting donations. Alexander says she will continue to represent...

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