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A new movement, launched last Sunday by Paddy Ashdown. It looks a bit like a cross between online campaigning tools like 38 Degrees and a US-style PAC. What do you think?
http://www.moreunited.uk/
We are not a political party and we won't stand candidates in elections. Instead we will drive change by giving financial and human resource to candidates, from all parties and none, who formally commit to support our principles.
By joining together the strength of thousands of ordinary voters, and unlocking the power of crowdfunding, we believe we can get more progressive MPs from all parties elected over time and shift the balance of Parliament away from extremism.
We are truly participative. The traditional political system no longer speaks for most people. MoreUnited.uk is going to change that by giving ordinary voters real power outside the party system. We want to empower you to create a positive and more open kind of politics.
By joining together the strength of thousands of ordinary voters, and unlocking the power of crowdfunding, we believe we can get more progressive MPs from all parties elected over time and shift the balance of Parliament away from extremism.
We are truly participative. The traditional political system no longer speaks for most people. MoreUnited.uk is going to change that by giving ordinary voters real power outside the party system. We want to empower you to create a positive and more open kind of politics.
http://www.moreunited.uk/beliefs
Inspired by a speech given by the late Jo Cox MP, More United believes in hope and unity, and rejects hatred and division. We have five fundamental beliefs that we will work towards:
A fair, modern, efficient market based economy that closes the gap between rich and poor and supports strong public services
A modern democracy that empowers citizens, rather than politicians
A green economy that protects the environment and works to reverse climate change
An open and tolerant society where diversity is celebrated in all its forms
A United Kingdom that welcomes immigration, international co-operation and a close relationship with the EU
A fair, modern, efficient market based economy that closes the gap between rich and poor and supports strong public services
A modern democracy that empowers citizens, rather than politicians
A green economy that protects the environment and works to reverse climate change
An open and tolerant society where diversity is celebrated in all its forms
A United Kingdom that welcomes immigration, international co-operation and a close relationship with the EU
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In these times, anything trying to be constructive and inclusive is worth a look
LeftishBrit
Jul 2016
#3
I have less faith than you in Owen Smith's ability to lead the Labour Party to unity and success
LeftishBrit
Jul 2016
#5
"Basic stuff" should include not demonizing a growing faction of his own party to try to win votes.
Denzil_DC
Jul 2016
#7
Well then, why are Corbyn supporters repeatedly ignoring his calls to not act like twerps?
T_i_B
Aug 2016
#14
I dunno about that. Jones needs to work on his own messaging and consistency first:
Denzil_DC
Aug 2016
#19