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THE Communist Party’s decision to call for a boycott of the EU “Parliament” election on May 23 has excited some controversy.
It was not considered lightly. Many of the party’s friends and allies on the left will respect it, some will disagree while others are not yet convinced.
On three occasions in the past, the CP has contested these elections, twice as part of broader No2EU coalitions with trade union, left-wing and immigrant workers’ organisations.
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