Spoiler: Yes
A couple of weeks back I saw someone on social media claiming that everyone agrees immigration is the biggest issue among the UK public.
Continue reading “Are We Being Lied To About Immigration?”Who told Labour they own the left?
A recent clip from The Times Radio’s politics show How to Win an Election caught my attention.
It showed how little mainstream commentators actually understand the Green Party. They spoke as if the Greens had “moved on” from the environment, as if climate and social justice aren’t still central to every interview they do, when the questions aren’t derailed into personality gossip or tabloid distractions.
Then, when the panel talked about the Greens “going after Labour votes,” the tone said it all: half dismissive, half warning, as though those votes already belonged to Labour by divine right.
Continue reading “Who told Labour they own the left?”George Washington called the need for Proportional Representation, 229 years ago
Would you believe it if I told you George Washington, a founding father of the US, and its first president, predicted the need for Proportional Representation, 229 years ago?
Continue reading “George Washington called the need for Proportional Representation, 229 years ago”Why it’s important to vote Green in Walthamstow, in 2 charts
Ensuring trade democracy
As you would expect, Brexit is a concern for residents of Walthamstow, where more than 59% voted to remain. I believe Brexit will create more problems for the UK, one of which will be the impact of any trade deals we negotiate after leaving.
Continue reading “Ensuring trade democracy”Facts, evidence and honesty in politics
All election candidates have been asked by Full Fact to live up to 3 principles:
- Check the evidence behind claims you make before you make them
- Provide that evidence or point to the source
- Correct any mistakes you might make, in public
Please challenge me and other candidates if we don’t uphold these principles. We need more honesty in politics.
This is why UK politics needs democratic reform
Somebody pointed out to me this week that when you search for certain things on Google, the first things that show up are questionable.
Continue reading “This is why UK politics needs democratic reform”#StopTheNastiness
I’ve signed Compassion in Politics’ #StopTheNastiness pledge, committing to campaign with respect, call out hate, and promote compassion.
UK Politics has become more toxic than ever. Female MPs in particular, have been the target of vile abuse. It should not be allowed to become normalised and an accepted part of being in the public eye.
But it starts with politicians themselves. All candidates should sign up for – and demonstrate – respectful politics. Let’s lead by example in this General Election and beyond.