Mulcair’s accusation that Topp is ‘beholden’ to unions ‘unhealthy’ and ‘not constructive’ in NDP leadership race, say MPs

'He’s created a straw man,' says NDP MP Nathan Cullen, who's running for leadership.

PARLIAMENT HILL—Montreal MP Thomas Mulcair threw the NDP leadership race into an uproar Wednesday when he suggested prominent contender Brian Topp is “beholden” to big unions and depicted himself as the little guy ready to stand up to union pressure in the party. The same ...

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