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Hamish Falconer: We’re committed to our manifesto red lines, but all of my experiences as a negotiator and the art of the possible is in…

On the recordAugust 10, 2026
We’re committed to our manifesto red lines, but all of my experiences as a negotiator and the art of the possible is in part shaped by the nature of the relationship between two people negotiating.
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Hamish Falconer
Labour Party

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On negotiating with the EU.

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