On the recordJune 9, 2026
The answer to polarisation cannot be more polarisation. The answer to fear cannot be more fear. The answer must be courage.
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Kim Leadbeater
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukThe answer to polarisation cannot be more polarisation. The answer to fear cannot be more fear. The answer must be courage.
Speaking at the Jo Cox memorial lecture.
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