Quote by Ed Miliband

I suppose not everyone has a dad who wrote a book saying he didn't believe in the Parliamentary road to socialism.

I suppose not everyone has a dad who wrote a book saying he

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This quote suggests that the speaker's father, who wrote a book expressing his lack of belief in achieving socialism through the parliamentary system, is a unique or uncommon figure. It implies that not everyone has such a parental influence or guidance that openly challenges prevailing political ideologies. It highlights the significance of differing perspectives within families and implies that the speaker feels a sense of distinction or peculiarity due to their father's unconventional views.

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