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Darren Jones: “But as I reflected on my hon. Friend’s speech (Ms Davies-Jones), it made me think: did I at best subconsciously treat…”

On the recordJune 4, 2026
But as I reflected on my hon. Friend’s speech (Ms Davies-Jones), it made me think: did I at best subconsciously treat Peter Mandelson differently because I believed him to have influence and power within the Labour party? I think the answer to that question is yes, I did.
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Darren Jones
Labour Party

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Reflection on treatment of Peter Mandelson in Commons.

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