The left has traditionally seen itself as progressive, with history and morality on its side. But is history on anyone's side? And as for morality, don't all politicians think they're in the right? Should the left then give up its claim to the moral high ground and argue for policies on pragmatic grounds alone? Or would this be to undermine its very core and meaning? Leader of the Women's Equality Party Sophie Walker, outspoken journalist Peter Hitchens and Labour MP and former vicar Chris Bryant debate left, right and wrong.
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