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I worked on the Labour campaign in Uxbridge because it looked just possible that Boris might lose his seat there. I never expected Labour to get a majority in parliament, but I just hoped that if we could pull off a miracle in Uxbridge it would put a serious dent in the so -called Brexit mandate. Alas it was not to be.
This is a post-result letter which I have sent to the candidate, Ali Milani.
Hi Ali,
However disappointing the result was on the thirteenth, I want to say that I believe you were an excellent candidate who ran a great campaign. I’m sure that you can look forward to a successful career in the Labour movement – the same applies to your able assistant, James.
At the Friends Meeting House HQ on Thursday I experienced a great feeling of goodwill and comradeship, with an impressive mixture of generations and cultures joined in a common purpose – just the sort of atmosphere which ought to win elections.
It’s a pity that we, and all the other Labour workers, were lions led by a donkey.
Yours,
Chris.