In defence of Laura Pidcock

Tom Williams
Aug 25, 2017 · 2 min read
(Total Politics)

Laura Pidcock, the 29 year old Labour MP, first elected just 2 and half months ago courted controversy this week when she was interviewed by left wing Skwawkbox. In the interview she said she had, ‘no intentions of being friends with any Tory MPs’ and, went on to call them the “enemy”. The right wing media has jumped on her comments, trying to frame her as the face of the intolerant left, but should we be more forgiving of Pidcock.

The right wing media has jumped on her comments, trying to frame her as the face of the intolerant left

I don’t view too harshly those who judge personally the politicians behind the destruction of their communities.

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