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James Stafford

James Stafford is a historian of Ireland and Britain since 1750. He is a contributing editor for Renewal: A Journal of Social Democracy.

May 2021

  • Labour Leader Keir Starmer Visits Hartlepool<br>HARTLEPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Labour Party leader Sir Kier Starmer visits a chip shop at Hartlepool Marina with Dr Paul Williams and his family on April 22, 2021 in Hartlepool, England. The visit comes as the Labour Party campaigns ahead of the May 6 by-election. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

    double quotation markThe idea that Labour lacks patriotism is nearly as old as the party itself

    James Stafford
    Labour needs to present a generous vision for Britain’s future – or it will remain trapped by these same old accusations, says historian James Stafford
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