We let down younger people. We thought that relying on Tony Blair's charisma was enough I had my head shot off by all sides when, in the leadership election, I expressed a view on Labour's direction. Plus ça change. But the leadership has been decided and Ed Miliband should be given space to lead the party alongside the new generation of Labour politicians. I want them to succeed. If they are wise
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