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The Battle For The Labour Party

July 11, 2016Angela Eagle, Jeremy Corbyn, Labour Party, politicscorbyn, eagle, elections, entryism, labour, leadership, left, socialismmike

Jeremy Corbyn and Leadership Rival Angela Eagle

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn faces the biggest challenge to his leadership now that former cabinet minister Angela Eagle has sworn to defeat him, because she believes that the Labour Party has lost its control as a party of opposition in Parliament. Continue reading The Battle For The Labour Party →

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Risotto ai Funghi di Lalitha

March 16, 2015Recipefood, mushroom, risottomike

 

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Mushroom Risotto with chopped tomato and spring onions

Risotto is a hearty rice dish from Italy. This simple recipe can be whipped up in less than half an hour and is enough for two people. Continue reading Risotto ai Funghi di Lalitha →

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