CAROLINE LUCAS MP CONDEMNS ISRAELI ATTACK
The Green Party Leader, Caroline Lucas MP, has called on the Government to condemn the actions of the Israeli troops in firing on a ship carrying volunteers and medical supplies to Gaza, and to back an urgent inquiry into the incident.
In a strongly worded message to Foreign Secretary William Hague, she has demanded that he urgently contact the Israeli authorities to demand an end to the attacks, and that he ensure that Israel is held fully to acount for an illegal and unprovoked attack.
Speaking this morning, she said:
"I completely condemn this deadly attack on the humanitarian aid convoy. I am deeply shocked by the brutality of the assault, which has left a still unkown number of people dead and wounded. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.
"This attack is a serious infringement of the principles of international law. The Green Party calls on the UK Government, and the EU, to apply pressure to lift the ongoing blockade of Gaza, which makes essential humanitarian aid for the population of Gaza virtually impossible to deliver. We also call for the quick establishment of an international inquiry to shed light on the circumstances of this attack."
http://www.greenparty.org.uk/news/31-05-2010-Caroline-Lucas-condemns-Israeli-attacks.html
Monday, 31 May 2010
Sunday, 30 May 2010
A HELPING HAND
It seems that right-wing Tory MP Nadine 'Nimby' Dorries is having trouble with her blog.
It's been off the air since the general election.
I'm not sure what the trouble is. There may be a technical hitch.
Fortunately, before her blog disappeared, I took the precaution of saving a few of her pre-election items.
To give a helping hand in times of need, I'll post one or two here.
This is the first:
It seems that right-wing Tory MP Nadine 'Nimby' Dorries is having trouble with her blog.
It's been off the air since the general election.
I'm not sure what the trouble is. There may be a technical hitch.
Fortunately, before her blog disappeared, I took the precaution of saving a few of her pre-election items.
To give a helping hand in times of need, I'll post one or two here.
This is the first:
Saturday, 29 May 2010
GOODBYE MR LAWS
After just 18 days of the Condem Coalition we have the first casualty today.
Treasury Chief Secretary, the Libdem David 'Hatchet-Man' Laws, has had to resign over revelations about his fiddled expenses.
This right-wing flint-faced millionaire ex-banker only this week started the cuts onslaught with a £6.2bn attack on 'wasteful spending'.
The only surprising thing about Laws is why he wasn't in the Tory party in the first place.
After just 18 days of the Condem Coalition we have the first casualty today.
Treasury Chief Secretary, the Libdem David 'Hatchet-Man' Laws, has had to resign over revelations about his fiddled expenses.
This right-wing flint-faced millionaire ex-banker only this week started the cuts onslaught with a £6.2bn attack on 'wasteful spending'.
The only surprising thing about Laws is why he wasn't in the Tory party in the first place.
Friday, 7 May 2010
THE GREEN PARTY'S FIRST MP ELECTED
Caroline Lucas has been elected in the Brighton Pavilion constituency, becoming the first Green Party MP.
This major breakthrough was the primary objective of the Green Party in the general election.
It's a history-making achievement.
The 0.20 million voters throughout the country who voted Green will have a powerful voice in parliament.
I will report on this blog on the work of Caroline Lucas in the coming weeks.
The Mid Bedfordshire result had no surprises - Mid Beds has returned a Conservative for the past 65 years.
My own vote was 773, representing 1.41% of the total vote.
My thanks to all voters who supported me and voted for the Green Party.
Thank you for placing your confidence in me and the Green Party.
Your vote is very important in support of the Green Party policies that Caroline Lucas will be pursuing in parliament.
Caroline Lucas has been elected in the Brighton Pavilion constituency, becoming the first Green Party MP.
This major breakthrough was the primary objective of the Green Party in the general election.
It's a history-making achievement.
The 0.20 million voters throughout the country who voted Green will have a powerful voice in parliament.
I will report on this blog on the work of Caroline Lucas in the coming weeks.
The Mid Bedfordshire result had no surprises - Mid Beds has returned a Conservative for the past 65 years.
My own vote was 773, representing 1.41% of the total vote.
My thanks to all voters who supported me and voted for the Green Party.
Thank you for placing your confidence in me and the Green Party.
Your vote is very important in support of the Green Party policies that Caroline Lucas will be pursuing in parliament.
Thursday, 6 May 2010
AMUSING LITTLE VIDEO
This is a link to a short election video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzLYAvJYZQk
This is a link to a short election video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzLYAvJYZQk
VOTE GREEN TODAY
By voting for the Green Party today, you have an opportunity to send a clear, powerful message to the old big parties.
When the polling stations close at 10 pm this evening, it will be too late.
It will be too late when the wheeling and dealing in a hung parliament begins; when the big parties get up to their old tricks; when the vicious cuts in our public services begin.
Give them all a reminder today - vote Green.
By voting for the Green Party today, you have an opportunity to send a clear, powerful message to the old big parties.
When the polling stations close at 10 pm this evening, it will be too late.
It will be too late when the wheeling and dealing in a hung parliament begins; when the big parties get up to their old tricks; when the vicious cuts in our public services begin.
Give them all a reminder today - vote Green.
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
VOTE FOR THE GREEN PARTY
A Green vote is NOT a wasted vote.
A large Green vote tomorrow will send a powerful message.
The Green Party is campaigning tirelessly to elect the first UK Green MP tomorrow, Caroline Lucas in Brighton Pavilion.
In a hung parliament, which still looks the most likely outcome of this general election, every Green vote will count in support of a newly elected Green MP.
This is a chance to help make history.
A Green vote is NOT a wasted vote.
A large Green vote tomorrow will send a powerful message.
The Green Party is campaigning tirelessly to elect the first UK Green MP tomorrow, Caroline Lucas in Brighton Pavilion.
In a hung parliament, which still looks the most likely outcome of this general election, every Green vote will count in support of a newly elected Green MP.
This is a chance to help make history.
TACTICAL VOTING
Tactical voting is dishonest.
It's shameful that New Labour government ministers have supported tactical voting - deliberately voting for something you don't believe in.
I hope Mid Bedfordshire voters tomorrow will follow their beliefs and conscience and vote for what they truly believe in.
Tactical voting is dishonest.
It's shameful that New Labour government ministers have supported tactical voting - deliberately voting for something you don't believe in.
I hope Mid Bedfordshire voters tomorrow will follow their beliefs and conscience and vote for what they truly believe in.
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
NADINE DORRIES WALKS OUT OF FLITWICK HUSTINGS
Nadine Dorries threw a tantrum and walked out of the Hustings Meeting this evening at Flitwick Village Hall, organised by FATCRAG - the local Residents Association.
She was upset by some guy recording the meeting.
He was out of order, but so was she.
This woman is not fit to be an MP, frankly.
No doubt she'll be re-elected on Thursday
Nadine Dorries threw a tantrum and walked out of the Hustings Meeting this evening at Flitwick Village Hall, organised by FATCRAG - the local Residents Association.
She was upset by some guy recording the meeting.
He was out of order, but so was she.
This woman is not fit to be an MP, frankly.
No doubt she'll be re-elected on Thursday
Monday, 3 May 2010
THE ROBIN HOOD TAX
This is essentially a tax on international speculation - the casino capitalism that caused the financial and banking crisis, and the current huge deficit.
A very small Robin Hood tax at a very low level (maybe 0.05%) on the value of every financial transaction between financial institutions worldwide has the potential to generate a huge amount of money, as much as £250 billion.
The Green Party would dedicate these revenues to global sustainable development - richer countries helping poorer countries.
There are no prizes for guessing that the Conservatives are bitterly opposed to this proposed tax on speculation.
Conservatives never liked anything to do with Robin Hood.
It goes against all their instincts, and would upset their banking and big business friends in the city.
This is essentially a tax on international speculation - the casino capitalism that caused the financial and banking crisis, and the current huge deficit.
A very small Robin Hood tax at a very low level (maybe 0.05%) on the value of every financial transaction between financial institutions worldwide has the potential to generate a huge amount of money, as much as £250 billion.
The Green Party would dedicate these revenues to global sustainable development - richer countries helping poorer countries.
There are no prizes for guessing that the Conservatives are bitterly opposed to this proposed tax on speculation.
Conservatives never liked anything to do with Robin Hood.
It goes against all their instincts, and would upset their banking and big business friends in the city.
Sunday, 2 May 2010
Saturday, 1 May 2010
'THE EARTH'S A SMALL PLACE.
WE CAN'T GO ON TRASHING IT'
This is my quote as reported recently in the Bedfordshire Times & Citizen.
Today, as the full horror of an impending environmental disaster from oil in the Gulf of Mexico unfolds, my words seem even more poignant.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/1/hi/world/americas/8656415.stm
Up to 5,000 barrels of oil a day are gushing into the sea after the BP - operated rig exploded and sank last week. Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida have all declared a state of emergency.
In BP's 2009 exploration plan for the well, the firm suggested an oil spill was unlikely or virtually impossible, AP news agency reports.
WE CAN'T GO ON TRASHING IT'
This is my quote as reported recently in the Bedfordshire Times & Citizen.
Today, as the full horror of an impending environmental disaster from oil in the Gulf of Mexico unfolds, my words seem even more poignant.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/1/hi/world/americas/8656415.stm
Up to 5,000 barrels of oil a day are gushing into the sea after the BP - operated rig exploded and sank last week. Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida have all declared a state of emergency.
In BP's 2009 exploration plan for the well, the firm suggested an oil spill was unlikely or virtually impossible, AP news agency reports.
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