I have been trying to find positive ways to respond to recent world events, including electoral victories for the forces of division, hate and corporate greed. We humans seem to have a built-in imperative to protect ourselves and our own kind, and that selfishness unfortunately appears to be the main factor driving the move backwards… Read More: New year thoughts »
I just signed a petition for an alliance of progressive parties for the Richmond Park by-election and wanted to ask if you could add your name too. This campaign means a lot to me and the more support we can get behind it, the better chance we have of succeeding. You can read more and… Read More: Progressive alliance for Richmond »
There’s an opportunity NOW to show that we’re serious about building progressive alliances to fight for an open, tolerant Britain with a democratic system that works for the people and the planet. Please sign the petition asking progressive candidates to stand down and support a single alliance candidate in the by-election on 20 October: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/p/witney… Read More: Witney by-election next week »
I need your help to get PR tabled for debate in the House of Commons. To make this happen, please sign the new, official Parliamentary petition calling for Proportional Representation: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/168657 Thank you! via http://www.makevotesmatter.org.uk/
Here’s a letter I wrote to my MP, and suggest you do something similar. More info is available from http://www.makevotesmatter.org.uk. Dear Mr Dowd, Good to meet you last Wednesday. I write regarding the Ten Minute Rule bill on Proportional Representation that Caroline Lucas is bringing forward next Wednesday 20 July, and urge you to add… Read More: We need proportional representation »
Anna & I have set up a new 38 Degrees group for people in SE26, SE23, SE19, SE20 and BR3. Please register your interest: http://you.38degrees.org.uk/local_chapters/38-degrees-sydenham-forest-hill-penge-and-crystal-palace
Please sign this petition to tell the Polish government to stop the logging and destruction of the last old forest in Europe: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/bialowieza_forest_11/?tRNVcab
Since attending the Post-Brexit Alliance Building meeting on 5 July I’ve been thinking about what I could do to get such an alliance off the ground. I realised that I could help to set up a platform where those of us on the left-of-centre can share ideas about how we can make this actually come… Read More: Building an online resource »
UK voters: please sign this petition for an early general election following the vote to leave the EU: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/133548 Thank you!
Let’s not let him get away with bowing to pressure from George W. Bush and launching an unnecessary war against Iraq. Take action via rootsaction.org