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Philosopher, Green Party politician, Chair of Green House think-tank and co-editor of The New Wittgenstein

A philosopher and Green Party politician, Read is Chair of the Green House think-tank and co-editor of The New Wittgenstein.

A philosopher and Green Party politician, Read is Chair of the Green House think-tank and co-editor of The New Wittgenstein.

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