Labour hustings watch: from working-class dads to a very democratic poll

Candidates’ backgrounds were in the spotlight as Momentum members were spoiled for choice

Theme of the week The battle to be the next Labour leader to lose to the Conservatives is under way, and a clear theme has emerged: who has the most working-class background?

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