The Liberal Democrats’ record when it comes to Black and Ethnic Minority representation is woeful. In Parliament, the Lib Dems have NO ethnic minority MPs at all. The Conservatives fair slightly better by having two ethnic minority MPs and this is projected to get better in the upcoming election. It is true that ALL political [...]
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Why Vote?
All the candidates and parties are the same and it doesn’t matter who’s in power, so why bother voting. Imagine if everyone felt that way – we would never elect anyone! There have been many, many elections – not just on a local level – that have been decided by less than 100 votes. So [...]
Lib Dem Broken Promise: Dollis Hill House
Dollis Hill House is historically significant building in Brent, and is within Gladstone Park. You may have heard of Chequers, which is the official country residence of the UK Prime Minister. Well, Prime Minister William Gladstone (you may recognise the name from the primary school on Sherrick Green Road), used Dollis Hill House as his [...]
Not too convinced on the Lib Dem policy on immigration
Not too convinced on the Lib Dem policy on immigration and many have been telling me the same on the doorstep. I don’t think they’ve taken the right approach in Brent – LINK
Brent Labour Manifesto for 2010 Local Elections
Key Pledges After the Local Elections a Labour Council will: – Repeal the £25 charge for bulky refuse collection. Keep Council Tax levels at or below the London average and introduce a discount for those over 75 who are eligible Introduce free parking for the first hour in council car parks to encourage local shopping [...]
Have the Tories changed?
Page 80 of the Conservative Party Manifesto: The Hunting Act has proved unworkable. A Conservative government will give Parliament the opportunity to repeal the Hunting Act on a free vote, with a government bill in government time.
I met a man from Sweden…
Out while campaigning on the doorstep this weekend, I met someone who had come over here from Sweden to work. The recession had hit his family hard in his country. He lost his house and his two kids and wife are still in Sweden living with her mother. He said that people in this country [...]
Quote from the first Leaders Debate
David Cameron I was in Plymouth recently, and a 40-year-old black man made the point to me. He said, “I came here when was six, I’ve served in the Royal Navy for 30 years. I’m incredibly proud of my country. But I’m so ashamed that we’ve had this out of-control-system with people abusing it so [...]
The Labour Party Election Manifesto
The Labour Party 2010 General Election Manifesto has been launched. Read it here – LINK
