It's about being a fully paid up member of the human race before being a fully paid up member of the Labour Party.

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His suggestions on expanding the types of candidates being fielded struck a chord with Tyson Greaves, a 63-year-old party member from San Jose who said pushing for diversity within the party is crucial.

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Mr Samaras, whose New Democracy party is a member of the governing coalition, said any rebels would face being dropped as parliamentary candidates.

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Mrs Arroyo is in the peculiar position of being both a member of the president's cabinet and a leading figure in the main opposition party, created by Mr Ramos.

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