It is amazing that some people in the Labour Party are so hostile to all women shortlists last week Norfolk County Labour Party voted to have some all women shortlists for some of the County Council divisions that will be up for election in June.
One of those divisions that is an all women shortlist is Dereham North yet some members oppose this measure to address the inequalities that exist in terms of the gender balance at County Hall.
Last night I was out clubbing in Norwich if you listen to the Tories and their tales of gloom and doom in the British economy you would expect Prince of Wales Road to be like ghost town far from it the place was packed with people out partying hard having a good time and spending.
Unfortunately during the course of dancing I managed to pull a muscle in my leg which is still quite painful.
The wildcat strikes that have happened over the past few days are cause for concern I feel some in the trade union movement might have missed the point its not about British jobs for British Workers it is about living wages for living workers regardless of where they come from exploitation of workers regardless or race, nationality, creed or sexuality is still exploitation.
The far right BNP will no doubt try and play the race/nationality card but it is important this argument is rebutted.
Saturday 31 January 2009
Tuesday 27 January 2009
Make deadbeat dads pay up/ End to Extreme Porn
In today's news their were two particular stories that caught my eye.
The first was the proposal to allow deadbeat dads that refuse to support their children to suffer penalties such as having their passpost or driving licence taken away and for money to be withdrawn from their bank accounts if they refuse to contribute to the upkeep of thier children.
Also a new peice of law comes into force banning the use of Extreme Porn which has inspired some people to commit some very nasty crimes.
The first was the proposal to allow deadbeat dads that refuse to support their children to suffer penalties such as having their passpost or driving licence taken away and for money to be withdrawn from their bank accounts if they refuse to contribute to the upkeep of thier children.
Also a new peice of law comes into force banning the use of Extreme Porn which has inspired some people to commit some very nasty crimes.
Monday 26 January 2009
Holocaust Memorial Day/BBC DEC appeal
Today as you are probably aware is Holocaust memorial day when the victims of the Nazi's such as Jews, Homosexuals, Roma, the Mentally Ill and the Disabled are remembered.
The Holocaust was without doubt one of the darkest moments of the history of the 20th Century and showed when a community fails to stand up to fascism the results can be terrifying.
Today in 2009 the threat of facism is very real through we do not face German Nazi's we do however face the challenge of the openly racist British National Party who will be fielding candidates in the June Euro elections.
The challenge of preventing BNP candidate from winning a European Parliamentary seat in the East of England is one mainstream politicians should face head on.
More importantly the rise of the BNP shows a failing of the 2 major political parties in the UK and the minor parties like the Lib Dems and Greens.
Politics need to reconnect with the public in ways that it has not before in the UK.
Through the Economics of today are not anything like as grim as in the 1930's the far right is quick to blame unemployment on those from outside the UK.
The BBC were totally right not to broadcast the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for Gaza whilst the situation there is pretty bad for the civilians caught up in the conflict the key is to break the Hamas militia who's terrorist activity resulted in Israel undertaking self defence.
Maybe soon we will a DEC appeal for the Taliban who have also suffered as a result of their Terrorism.
The Holocaust was without doubt one of the darkest moments of the history of the 20th Century and showed when a community fails to stand up to fascism the results can be terrifying.
Today in 2009 the threat of facism is very real through we do not face German Nazi's we do however face the challenge of the openly racist British National Party who will be fielding candidates in the June Euro elections.
The challenge of preventing BNP candidate from winning a European Parliamentary seat in the East of England is one mainstream politicians should face head on.
More importantly the rise of the BNP shows a failing of the 2 major political parties in the UK and the minor parties like the Lib Dems and Greens.
Politics need to reconnect with the public in ways that it has not before in the UK.
Through the Economics of today are not anything like as grim as in the 1930's the far right is quick to blame unemployment on those from outside the UK.
The BBC were totally right not to broadcast the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for Gaza whilst the situation there is pretty bad for the civilians caught up in the conflict the key is to break the Hamas militia who's terrorist activity resulted in Israel undertaking self defence.
Maybe soon we will a DEC appeal for the Taliban who have also suffered as a result of their Terrorism.
Friday 23 January 2009
Scouts and Tory MP in run in with Police
Yesterday on my doorstep dropped a request for a reference for a friend of mine to become a Scout Leader. I am very glad that my friend has given up some of his time to help the community at a time when third sector organisations are increasing finding it hard to get volunteers.
It was President Obama who showed how voluntary work can benefit communities by his taking part in a community painting project.
As a board member of a Charity I understand how valuable the work of the 3rd sector can be also how at time voluntary work can be stressful but sometimes fun.
It was with interest I read of the Tory MP recent run in with the Police when he claimed in the House of Commons that his Parliamentary Office had been search by the police without a warrent the truth is slightly less murky a House of Commons based officer had made an appoint to come to the MP's office to check for a letter that had been sent to the Secretary of State for Education Ed Balls containing white powder.
The Tories attempt at spin looks at best like dishonest opportunism then agian we all know the Tories can not be trusted.
It was President Obama who showed how voluntary work can benefit communities by his taking part in a community painting project.
As a board member of a Charity I understand how valuable the work of the 3rd sector can be also how at time voluntary work can be stressful but sometimes fun.
It was with interest I read of the Tory MP recent run in with the Police when he claimed in the House of Commons that his Parliamentary Office had been search by the police without a warrent the truth is slightly less murky a House of Commons based officer had made an appoint to come to the MP's office to check for a letter that had been sent to the Secretary of State for Education Ed Balls containing white powder.
The Tories attempt at spin looks at best like dishonest opportunism then agian we all know the Tories can not be trusted.
Monday 19 January 2009
US First Black President
Well tomorrow I will be off to Cambridge with John Prescott and Richard Howitt to celebrate the inaugration of President Barack Obama the first Black President of the US.
It is one of those global events that makes the world sit up and take notice.
The UK of course still has not yet had either a Black or openly gay/lesbian Prime Minister so we have to still acheive that one.
What the election of Obama has most importantly done is fostered a sense of hope in these challenging Global economic times.
Hopefully the optimism of the new era will spread throughout the world.
It is one of those global events that makes the world sit up and take notice.
The UK of course still has not yet had either a Black or openly gay/lesbian Prime Minister so we have to still acheive that one.
What the election of Obama has most importantly done is fostered a sense of hope in these challenging Global economic times.
Hopefully the optimism of the new era will spread throughout the world.
Thursday 15 January 2009
Heathrow 3rd Runway
It was delight that I heard the Government had supported BAA in the further development of a 3rd runway at Heathrow.
If Britian is going to prosper as a modern country with a strong economy it needs a modern transport infrastructure.
Of course it is important to reduce carbon emmissions that cause global warming however its a case of getting the balance right between protecting the environment and future economic growth.
If Britian is going to prosper as a modern country with a strong economy it needs a modern transport infrastructure.
Of course it is important to reduce carbon emmissions that cause global warming however its a case of getting the balance right between protecting the environment and future economic growth.
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