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Quote from Guardian: David Cameron to unveil new limits on extremists' activities in Queen's speech ( http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/may/13/counter-terrorism-bill-extremism-disruption-orders-david-cameron?CMP=share_btn_fb ) "The measures would give the police powers to apply to the high court for an order to limit the “harmful activities” of an extremist individual. The definition ...
I thought this epitomised Tory thinking: http://wondermark.com/c1122/ Enjoy!
This isn't about whether Labour or Conservatives would do better or worse. It's about having a parliament that fairly represents the views of the population and some form of PR is the only way to achieve that. What is blatantly unjust is that two-thirds of the country voted against the Conservatives and yet the Conservatives get a majority control. Labour is not exempt from blame in creating ...
Join Caroline Lucas's call for "cross-party progressives" to work together over the next 5 years to achieve some form of PR: http://www.carolinelucas.com/latest/caroline-cross-party-progressives-must-work-together
@HuwMatthews2 - agreed. there is a lot of work to do and the next 5 years to build a stronger base.
Coming back to composting, I'm planning to go to the Teignbridge Community Composting session on 5th June so I'll report back here. Anyone else going as well?
Yes a good decision A Frame. There's only one party that is prepared to fight for social justice, is prepared to challenge the myth of constant economic growth, places true value on the environment and our relationship with it, and is seeking real political change through a fairer system of proportional representation ..... and that is the Green party with its refreshing honest approach to these ...
If we are to break the stranglehold of the two largest parties we must secure electoral reform and a method of proportional representation in Parliament which truly and fairly reflects the views across the country, not just those hijacked by the 'first past the post' system. To achieve this we need to show the support that really exists for the current minority parties. This means voting for ...
You might like to check the Telegraph's Christopher Booker's dubious record of inaccurate reprting on a number of subjects: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/georgemonbiot/2011/oct/13/christopher-booker
Great opportunity!
