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What we think
Respect
"Respect needs to take advantage of its election results to make a fresh approach to the trade union left."
Respect
"...it has become clear over the last two months, and the last two weeks in particular, that the actions of the SWP leadership imperil the very existence of Respect as a broad, pluralistic and democratic left alternative to New Labour... We are appealing to members of Respect to support us in defending the coalition’s plurality. We can no longer allow Respect to be jeopardised by one section." - The following document has been sent today (24 October) by National Chair of Respect, Linda Smith, to the Respect office in order for it to be circulated to all Respect National Council members. It has been widely circulated on left blogs and in the light of the editorial printed in Socialist Worker attacking George Galloway and others this week we believe that it is important that all Respect members understand what is at currently at stake for the future of Respect.
Respect
Report on the Respect NC meetings - September 2007
Alan Thornett reports from the latest Respect National Council meetings:
"The jury is out on whether enough has been done to re-launch Respect on a broader and more inclusive basis. It is also out on whether the political will exists in the SWP leadership to positively implement the decisions adopted which could take the organisation forward. ...both in terms of tasks and priorities and in terms of opening up Respect to the broader movement. In fact if fully implemented (what we proposed and was agreed) could re-launch Respect on a more open and attractive basis."
Respect
September 2007
George Galloway has initiated a debate inside Respect on how to stengthen its organisation and prepare for a general election. Preparing for a Respect National Council discussion Alan Thornett and John Lister, after consultling with the "Respect Party Platform", have submitted this statement.
Respect
Socialist Resistance comment
It is sometimes said that there is no such thing as bad publicity. But in politics that is not true. A good example is George Galloway’s decision to subject himself to Celebrity Big Brother.
The Respect National Council on Saturday May 21 was a well-attended and extremely upbeat meeting.
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