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28 September 2007

The Burmese lesson

Look to Burma' s struggle, if you need a 'democratic' reminder

By Owen Walker

The dilemma of when Gordon Brown should call an election dominated the Labour party conference this week. In hotel bars and function rooms debates raged on about the strengths of 8 November compared to May 2009.

The debate was no less informed and eloquent on the blogosphere, especially at Harry’s Place.

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