Rachel Reeves’ book ‘inadvertently’ copied parts from Wikipedia, The Guardian and a fellow MP

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Her publisher said the Reeves had not sought to present the facts as original research but acknowledged not all sources were 'properly referenced'

Her publisher said the Reeves had not sought to present the facts as original research but acknowledged not all sources were ‘properly referenced’

A sentence on the relationship between HG Wells and economist Beatrice Webb is exactly the same as one found on Wikipedia. “This was down to the political leadership of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, who brought the lives of the world’s poorest people into the heart of Whitehall.” Publishers Basic Books said: “At no point did Rachel seek to present these facts as original research. There is an extensive and selective bibliography of over 200 books, articles and interviews.

 

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