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Saturday, 19 May 2012
Film maker Ken Loach backs Respect's Paulette North for Bristol Mayor
Internationally renowned local filmmaker Ken Loach has given his full backing to Paulette North the Respect Party's candidate for the forthcoming Bristol mayoral election.Ken Loach whose latest film is up for yet another prestigious award and whose other films include Kes, Looking for Eric and The Wind that Shakes the Barley, had this to say about why he backs Paulette North, "I am pleased to support
Paulette. She would work for the ordinary people of Bristol. She would defend them against the vested interests of big business and central government. She would be the 'people's Mayor'!"
Paulette North said of the support of Mr Loach. " I am delighted that someone whose films are so inspirational, speaks so highly of me. But most of all it's an endorsement of the values and principles we both share".
Paulette North has made it clear about what she believes would make Bristol a better and fairer City, preferring straight talking to the usual bland vagueness of other politicians.
She has stated: "It is a disgrace that Bristol can be both so prosperous yet have some of the most deprived areas in the country.
Friday, 18 May 2012
Respect and Labour debate - What happened in Bradford?
Respect National Secretary Clive Searle discusses with Lucy Powell, Labour's candidate for the Manchester Central by-election, on 'What Happened in Bradford - Lessons for trade unionists' at a meeting organised by Manchester TUC. Watch both opening speeches here.
Who gets to see the Torch? Who gets to see the Games?
As the Olympic Torch relay starts its route around Britain author of a forthcoming book on the Olympics Mark Perryman questions the claim of a Games for all
Beginning its long route around Britain the Torch Relay is one of the few examples of decentralisation and free-to-watch events that could have transformed the 2012 Olympics into a Games for all.
There is little doubt that the sight of the Olympic torch as it passes through a village, town or city up and down the byways, with photo-opps at famous landmarks will ignite popular interest and huge media coverage.
Beginning its long route around Britain the Torch Relay is one of the few examples of decentralisation and free-to-watch events that could have transformed the 2012 Olympics into a Games for all.
There is little doubt that the sight of the Olympic torch as it passes through a village, town or city up and down the byways, with photo-opps at famous landmarks will ignite popular interest and huge media coverage.
Thursday, 17 May 2012
RESPECT PARTY IS FIRST TO NOMINATE BRISTOL MAYORAL CANDIDATE
At a meeting of the Bristol branch of the Respect Party held on 9th May, Paulette North was selected as their candidate to stand in the forthcoming mayoral elections. The vote was unanimous.Paulette North is a 56 year old retired teacher. She was born in the East End of London to a Vietnamese father and a Jamaican mother. She is a prominent member of Bristol Defend Asylum Seekers Campaign, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Avon and Bristol Law Centre, a member of the steering group of the Bridges Art Project, a member of the National Union of Teachers, a supporter of Stop the War and convenor of Bristol BARAC (Black Activists Rising Against the Cuts). She initiated Bristol’s Stephen Lawrence Memorial Lectures and is the presenter of the Thursday Outlook Show on Ujima local radio.
Paulette is no stranger to electoral campaigning. She has stood three times for the Respect Party, for MP, MEP and in local council elections in Easton in 2007 where she secured over 19% of the vote.
Monday, 14 May 2012
1968 Olympics protestor John Carlos on tour in the UK
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Their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of the 20th Century. In Conversation with John Carlos will be a unique opportunity for people across the UK to discover the reasons behind his decision to raise his clenched gloved fist, and to learn how his gesture of defiance radically altered the course of his life.
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Political lessons from Bradford's 'second spring'
Recommended article: The defeat of Labour leader Ian Greenwood in the Bradford council local elections and his deputy leader Imran Hussain in the Bradford West by-election – both by Respect party candidates – ushers in the chance of new political possibilities in the city. Ratna Lachman writes in The GuardianWhat is certain is that the Respect party's succession of victories has shaken up the political establishment and highlighted the need for local leaders to wake from political stupor and stand up as champions for a city that appears to be in terminal economic decline.
Leading Tory joins Respect in Bradford
"The old parties have failed Bradford," said Mr Malik. "Respect has shown it has huge support in Bradford city from an electorate desperate for change and desperate for a positive vision for Bradford's future."
George Galloway welcomed Mr Malik to the Respect Party just before the party's national council meeting, held in Bradford for the first time. "We are attracting support from all of the major parties and from that majority in the country which is increasingly saying none of the above. Mr Malik gave me invaluable personal support in the by-election. I am delighted that a man of very considerable standing has now decided to do everything can to build the Respect Party here in Bradford."
Saturday, 12 May 2012
Strategy resolution for Respect Party conference 2012
The following motion was passed at the Respect Party National Council on May12th 2012. It will form the basis of debate at the forthcoming National Conference. Any Respect Party branches or groups of six members may submit amendments by sending them to the National Secretary by June 11th at this email address. Members can sign up for the conference here
Strategy Motion for Respect Party Conference 2012
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Manchester Meeting: Bradford Spring - lessons for trade unionists
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The debate is between Lucy Powell, who has just been selected as Labour’s candidate for Manchester Central in the forthcoming November by-election and long-standing Manchester activist and Respect Party National Secretary Clive Searle.
The meeting is next Wednesday, 16 May at 8pm, at the Mechanics Institute, Manchester – click here for a map.
Guernica 75th Anniversary Film
A night to bear witness for Guernica 75 years ago, and its bloody legacy in modern warfare now. This short film features contributions by Basque children's refugee from 1937 Herminio Martinez, anti-war artist Peter Kennard, poet Francesca Beard, writer Seumas Milne, US protest singer David Rovics and others. Music, poetry, art and ideas to inspire anti-fascist campaigners with the memory and testimony of Guernica from 1937. Produced by Gregg McDonald for www.philosophyfotball.com
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
European elections: if the left doesn't lead revolt against austerity, others will
Recommended article: The French and Greek elections have already shifted Europe's politics. But it needs real change to hold the right at bay, write Seamus Milne in The Guardian
Revolt against austerity is sweeping Europe. The election of François Hollande has not only opened up the chance of a change of direction in France, but even in the citadels of fiscal orthodoxy in Brussels, Frankfurt and Berlin. In Greece, Sunday's electoral earthquake has all but destroyed the political establishment that dominated the country for 40 years.
From the Netherlands to Romania, governments are falling under the weight of cuts and tax rises required by the eurozone's new permanent deflation treaty. In Ireland, the anti-austerity tide is swelling support for a no vote in this month's treaty referendum.
Revolt against austerity is sweeping Europe. The election of François Hollande has not only opened up the chance of a change of direction in France, but even in the citadels of fiscal orthodoxy in Brussels, Frankfurt and Berlin. In Greece, Sunday's electoral earthquake has all but destroyed the political establishment that dominated the country for 40 years.
From the Netherlands to Romania, governments are falling under the weight of cuts and tax rises required by the eurozone's new permanent deflation treaty. In Ireland, the anti-austerity tide is swelling support for a no vote in this month's treaty referendum.
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