5
May
Middlesex University Boardroom Occupied & Demonstration against HE cuts
From The Commune / Save Middlesex Philosophy
Report from the occupation at Middlesex University
5
May
TMP Spotlight on Andy Hewett, Green Candidate for Greenwich and Woolwich
TMP: Why did you enter politics?
AW: Although always interested in politics I had never had a moment or opportunity in life to become fully involved. I came to a point where I decided that I needed to do more other than simply voting, and use whatever abilities I have to influence and make some sort of difference. Two main factors probably made me reach my tipping point. One was the increasingly serious environmental crisis we face, the other was needing to challenge both the Labour Party selling out the working class to big business and also its increasing imperialist militarism.
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I’m black and a community worker. Why should I vote?
I make no bones about the fact that I am disillusioned with politics. I know I’m not alone in feeling this way but I had a real dilemma in writing this post. Do I spread my discontent or just leave everyone to make up their own minds?
I overcame my apprehension because I don’t like lemmings. I believe we need an informed and enlightened electorate if we are really going to make a difference.
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