This section is somewhat out of date now - mainly because I am older and crabbier and think wilfully ignorant people should be got rid of... However, I am not a tory yet! This should explain to you why my formal UK position is that of a member of the Liberal Democrats. It's the opening paragraph of the Preamble to their Constitution. The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity. We champion the freedom, dignity and well-being of individuals, we acknowledge and respect their right to freedom of conscience and their rights to develop their talents to the full. We aim to disperse power, to foster diversity and to nurture creativity. We believe that the role of the state is to enable all citizens to attain these ideals, to contribute fully to their communities and to take part in the decisions which affect their lives. Policies, history, MPs etc can be found on the My principal areas of involvement with the party have been on Cix and, in particular, DELGA the Liberal Democrat Gay Rights Organisation. I co-wrote the party's first ever gay rights statement in 1988 and used to sit on its Committee from time to time. I've given up now though, I don't think the LibDems need a sectional gay interest organisation any more - that particular battle has been won. |
Connections to most political parties and organisations can be found at the Agora
In the UK : Trancripts of the Debates of the UK Parliament are in Hansard For Constitutional Reform information try Charter 88 and just to show I am not a tribalist why not go and see the weak and feeble arguments of the the Labour and Conservative parties ;-) Generally interesting sites include: Constitutions Treaties & Declarations
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