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Lord [David] Owen impressed by Labour and would consider rejoining
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| Contributor | Ralphie |
| Last Edited | Ralphie Jan 18, 2011 02:36am |
| Category | Speculative |
| News Date | Jan 17, 2011 02:00am |
| Description | Social Democratic Party (SDP) founder Lord Owen said he could envisage rejoining Labour after being impressed by Ed Miliband's leadership.
The former foreign secretary, who left Labour to form the SDP 30 years ago, said he would "certainly consider voting" for his old party and that he has been in contact with Mr Miliband. He said Mr Miliband had performed "extremely well" since taking over the leadership of the Labour Party last September.
Asked whether he could see himself rejoining Labour he said: "I suppose I could. I could certainly consider voting for them, and I hope I will. I want to see social democracy thrive in this country."
Pressed on whether he could envisage being back in Labour he said: "Yes. But I'd prefer, I think, at my grand old age of 72, to just consider voting for them." |
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