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MPs hostile to Corbyn leaked internal emails to the BBC which showed that Corbyn's team had resisted moves to pursue a more hostile line on immigration and suggested that this was evidence that Corbyn had sought to "sabotage" the remain campaign. I think that the most worrying thing about this initiative is lack of understanding displayed by the signatories as to the nature of the Starmer-Evans leadership. The paper published articles by Campaign Group MPs alongside left wing Labour Party activists and trade unionists. Nadia is the Labour MP for Nottingham East, and a former care worker. [57], During the 2016 referendum Corbyn led Labour in campaigning to remain. 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The two far left parties paid the price, losing more than a half of their seats, according to exit polls. One less vote..Where have we heard that before? Its the electoral equivalent of a drunk looking in the light of a street lamp, for something lost in the dark across the road. It appears that the UKs four Chief Medical Officershave already concluded Water Fluoridation is safe, citing the footnoted references made in the Policy Paper. "[12], The scale of public opposition in both polls and in the streets have been identified as one of the key causes of the end of Thatcher's premiership.[13]. The Knights Who Say Kni? that the group hopes to persuade to part with cash to achieve an alliance between GND [green new deal] and new/progressive economics. Richard Burgon MP Zarah Sultana MP I had wrestled with this decision for 13 months. [38], Labour's electoral college was weighted 40% to affiliated unions, 30% to Constituency Labour Parties (CLPs) and 30% to MPs in the Parliamentary Labour Party. been left wing in the slightest. It could also be, that she is a democrat too and finds difficult to breath in the stench of fascism that the Labour leadership is producing right now. What does that actually mean? [74], As of 2008 the editorial board was Jim Mortimer (chair), Diane Abbott MP, Tony Benn, Jeremy Corbyn MP, Anni Marjoram, Bill Michie MP and Pete Willsman. I remember my Mum and Gran always having some in the kitchen during my childhood (near Oldham so looks like we are both Lancastrians and like you I am retired but not decommisioned!). Why dont you rename your self as the liberal box? Borax is used allot in blacksmithing as well to help forge welding or joining 2 bits of usually steel especially in Damacus or pattern weald steel for knives and other sharp stabby stuff to stop oxygen messing up the weald. Devoid of political heavyweights like Right Wing Labour, irrelevant. Their trajectory is obvious, theres no need to wait and see. Get the blasters out and dance workers, dance. She was sacked from Cabinet the following year. The statement referred to the views of the leaders of seven trade unions, in which the heads of the Labour-affiliated organisations expressed serious concerns about the manner of and rationale for suspension of the former party leader. Some activists have been campaigning for this to end for over 20 years. [46], As part of his campaign John McDonnell published his manifesto as a book entitled Another World Is Possible: A Manifesto for 21st Century Socialism.[47]. This put pressure on the Labour Party leadership to support the strike, something Neil Kinnnock resisted until 10 months after the start of the strike. [7], Neil Kinnock was hostile to the Campaign Group. The injustice against the Palestinian people is intensifying. If you care share. To support the SKWAWKBOX and raise awareness of the independent Left media, visit our store for T-shirts, hoodies and more. Like all, her voting actions show her true colours. Something I am in full agreement with you is, Labour fake left SOG AKA The Squad! Is not Starmer doing both with HQ staff? Take AOC. In May that year, largely thanks to Unite's new political strategy, a small group of young socialist MPs, including Clive Lewis, Richard Burgon, and Rebecca Long-Bailey, were elected, countering the trend of an ageing and diminishing Parliamentary left. And the group sees its identity as new left, presumably to separate itself from the old left of union activism and a focus on the working class: Who are we? A group of 11 new left MPs and an MSP. In order to be part of the organising space for decision making in phase one you mustagree to the principles above and make a monetary contribution towards its organisation. First published in March 1986,[73] Socialist Campaign Group News was the monthly magazine of the Campaign Group. IT problems? [54] Margaret Beckett was one of those who nominated Corbyn despite disagreeing with him, and later described herself as a "moron" for doing so. The right to useful and satisfying work, balanced with leisure, to meet the needs of society. with Corbyn as honorary President would be a more exciting development. John McDonnell, then Chair of the Socialist Campaign Group, argued "Our sincere hope is that the prime minister desists from relying upon a [David] Cameron coalition to force his education policies through in the face of this overwhelming opposition within the parliamentary Labour party. Organisation [ edit] Claiming there is widespread "anger and. Abbott secured the first-preference votes of 7 MPs: Diane Abbott, Katy Clark, Jeremy Corbyn, Kelvin Hopkins, John McDonnell, Linda Riordan and Mike Wood. "[16] Labour Party historian Alex Nunns described how "Left-wing hopefuls, like Christine Shawcroft or Mark Seddon, were stopped at all costs. Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "socialistcampaigngroup" Flickr tag. Below is the full text of the Socialist Campaign Group statement and its signatories. The latest manufactured 'outrage' of the Board of Deputies and the Jewish Leadership Council concerns Labour MPs Bell Ribeiro-Addy and Diane Abbott. Rachel Hopkins MP John Prescott, Ann Clywd and Margaret Beckett were the other deputy leadership contenders.[36]. Speaking as a grass-roots socialist and trade unionist : Ian Lavery MP [9] Members of the Socialist Campaign Group also led a "direct action protest" in the House of Commons by refusing to sit down in order to force a debate on the strike. The right to mass media which provides accurate news, free from bias or distortion, and a diversity of views. They are only copying their leader after all The group also envisages itself as an entirely separate legal structure: Structure:Money for this project should either: Be housed in a new legal structure, not a structure used previously Or in an MPs office. Jeremy Corbyn, Labour MP for Islington North and for many years Campaign Group Secretary, remarked that the group was the biggest job creation scheme in the Palace of Westminster. It quickly became clear that the 20% nomination threshold risked eliminating all candidates except Smith: "The '20 per cent' rule was introduced in 1989 specifically to exclude the Campaign Group the left from future leadership elections. Well Ill give this group time. Not sure what they are up to but [36], Bernie Grant sought nominations as the Campaign Group candidate for Deputy Leader. 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Richard Burgon MP [25] These plans were described as intending to "all but abolish local authority involvement in state schools" and Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott argued that it would "condemn a generation of poorer children to ghettos of collapsing schools". Socialist Campaign Group Rally 1,606 views Streamed live on Sep 21, 2020 111 Dislike Share Save Arise Festival 2.15K subscribers Join members of the Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs. They couldnt give a fuck. Scroll to top [39] Rules introduced following Tony Benn's 1988 leadership challenge meant that candidates would have to secure nominations from 55 MPs to make it onto the ballot paper. and it is a brilliant film definitely to be recommended! Rebecca Long-Bailey MP Perhaps they could be allowed into a New Left Wing Democratic Socialist Party after a rigorous interview but hey guys its 39k! In light of this, the decision to not restore the whip to Jeremy Corbyn is wrong and damaging to the Labour Party. Former Shadow Home Secretary. So, each Campaign Group member agreed to buy one set of bolt-cutters and donate to the Greenham Women. office possibly that is why it has taken them so long to produce Beckett's campaign was supported due to her position that Tory anti-union laws should be repealed and that anti-union changes to the party constitution should stop. [55] Immediately following his success in getting on the ballot Corbyn attended a protest against the treatment of women detained at Yarls Wood Detention Centre and against the 13-year detention by the US of British resident Shaker Aamer in Guantanamo Bay without charge.