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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson - The John McDonnell One - BBC Sounds

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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

The John McDonnell OneThe John McDonnell One

Released On: 26 Oct 2018

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The Shadow Chancellor explains why he became a Marxist not a priest.

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