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Haines’ alleged attacker was once progressive. The left needs to pay attention

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Haines’ alleged attacker was once progressive. The left needs to pay attention

We don’t yet know the motivations of Brendan Nugent, charged with allegedly ramming independent MP Helen Haines with his car.

But the fact he was once very left-wing cannot be dismissed.

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