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Ken condemned for torch involvement
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| Protest for change: Enfield and Haringey's London Assembly Lib Dem candidate Monica Whyte (right) demonstrates against China's crackdown in Tibet |
Haringey's Liberal Democrats have criticised London Mayor Ken Livingstone for attending Sunday's Olympic Games torch procession.
Hornsey and Wood Green MP Lynne Featherstone and Enfield and Haringey's London Assembly candidate Monica Whyte, joined hundreds of protesters at the torch relay in central London.
Campaigners are demanding an end to Chinese repression and are calling for action to improve the rights of people in Tibet, ahead of the games, which start in Beijing on August 8.
Ms Whyte said: "With both Ken Livingstone and Prime Minister Gordon Brown taking an enthusiastic part in the Olympic relay, the Labour Party has missed an opportunity.
"Londoners need a Mayor and Assembly that will press for human rights - not give dictatorships a legitimacy that they do not deserve."
The two politicians believe Londoners should hold China to its promise that it would improve human rights in the region before the Olympics.
Ms Featherstone added: "With China not keeping to these promises, the Olympics provide an opportunity to put pressure on the Chinese regime to improve their record."
The Olympic flame came to London at the weekend as part of a global relay in the run up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
The torch travelled across ten London boroughs, from Wembley to Greenwich, and was carried by 80 torchbearers.
Thirty-seven people were arrested in London for breaching the peace or other public disorder offences.
Demonstrations have been held in several countries against China's security crackdown in Tibet following a series of protests against Chinese rule last month.
9:39am Sunday 13th April 2008
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CommentPosted by: Steve, Sidcup on 1:11pm Sun 13 Apr 08
The Olympic Flame is not a political tool and should not be abused in the way the Lib Dem's suggest. London is the next city to host the games and it would have been a disgrace if our PM and city Mayor did not welcome the torch to the capital of Great Britian, London the host city in 2012.
The Olympic Flame is not a political tool and should not be abused in the way the Lib Dem's suggest. London is the next city to host the games and it would have been a disgrace if our PM and city Mayor did not welcome the torch to the capital of Great Britian, London the host city in 2012.
Posted by: Ian Morrison on 3:59pm Sun 13 Apr 08
Will the London Olympics be boycotted over the British government's support for the genocide in Iraq?
Will the London Olympics be boycotted over the British government's support for the genocide in Iraq?
Posted by: Bobby on 6:42pm Sun 13 Apr 08
[quote]Will the London Olympics be boycotted over the British government's support for the genocide in Iraq?[/quote]
Sorry for my ignorance, but could you explain to me who is commiting genocide in Iraq and how Britain is supporting this?
I was under the impression British troops were trying to help keep law and order in Iraq. A very difficult task given that the warring factions there , seem intent on creating as much civil unrest as possible.
I think it would be more inhumane against the peace seeking Iraqis for British troops to withdraw now, whilst the country is in such turmoil.
Perhaps Britain should not have got involved to start with.
But now they are, they have to see the job through.
Will the London Olympics be boycotted over the British government's support for the genocide in Iraq?
Sorry for my ignorance, but could you explain to me who is commiting genocide in Iraq and how Britain is supporting this?
I was under the impression British troops were trying to help keep law and order in Iraq. A very difficult task given that the warring factions there , seem intent on creating as much civil unrest as possible.
I think it would be more inhumane against the peace seeking Iraqis for British troops to withdraw now, whilst the country is in such turmoil.
Perhaps Britain should not have got involved to start with.
But now they are, they have to see the job through.
Posted by: factoid, chavtown on 12:26am Mon 14 Apr 08
Nice to see Red Ken keeping in touch with his commy roots!
maybe he wants to secure another oil deal too?
Nice to see Red Ken keeping in touch with his commy roots!
maybe he wants to secure another oil deal too?
Posted by: Jane Brown, London on 7:48am Sat 19 Apr 08
[bold]The RISE Anti-Racist Festival is a free event organised by Ken Livingstone.[/bold]
Introducing his pet project in 2006, Red Ken said:
[quote]London is built on the diversity of its population and this anti-racist festival… sends a very clear message that racism is not welcome in this city…
There will be no let-up in celebrating London’s real character as a diverse and open city.
Each successive generation that has come to London has helped to shape the city we live in, bringing new ideas, skills and cultures that have made London one of the most dynamic and exciting places anywhere in the world.
Racist ideas have been used to justify some of the worst crimes in history - slavery, the holocaust, apartheid, segregation, murders and lynchings. From the great racist crimes in history to bullying in the school playground and vicious tabloid news coverage, racist ideas have to be opposed because they disfigure our society...
Policies to combat racism and celebrate our diversity are a permanent part of the work of London.[/quote]
[b]At the following year’s festival, the Mayor was in even better form.[/b]
On 15 July 2007, Livingstone said this:
[quote]London's fortunes are tied up with our stand against racism and prejudice... Fighting racism is a daily fight and a political priority for our city and the Rise: London United festival is a clear statement of that fact.[/quote]
[b]Regarding the teenage violence that had plagued London in 2007, Tim Donovan put these questions to the Mayor:[/b]
[quote]Are you worried about this recent spate of teenage violence is it something new and alarming?... Tony Blair said, not long ago, that this was a black, cultural thing, do you agree?[/quote]
[B]To which he replied:[/B]
[quote]There is an element of that, particularly around the drug trade but NO! IT’S A LOT OF WHITE KIDS STABBING OTHER WHITE KIDS![/quote]
Now that is as big a lie, if not bigger, than any Tony B Liar ever told.
[b]In the year to 15 July 2007, when Livingstone said what he said, 16 teenagers had been murdered in London.[/b]
Ten of the dead teenagers were black boys, three were black girls, one was mixed race and the other two dead children were white. At the time of Livingstone’s great lie, ALL OF THE KNOWN KILLERS AND THOSE SUSPECTED OF THE KILLINGS WERE BLACK.
Red Ken's casual dishonesty has been captured in the video on view here:
[url]http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=F5IoAJuFQ
4E[/url]
[b]For the remainder of this exposé, go here:[/b]
http://www.iamanengl
ishman.com/page.php?
iCategoryId=917&iPar
entId=889
The RISE Anti-Racist Festival is a free event organised by Ken Livingstone.
Introducing his pet project in 2006, Red Ken said:
London is built on the diversity of its population and this anti-racist festival… sends a very clear message that racism is not welcome in this city…
There will be no let-up in celebrating London’s real character as a diverse and open city.
Each successive generation that has come to London has helped to shape the city we live in, bringing new ideas, skills and cultures that have made London one of the most dynamic and exciting places anywhere in the world.
Racist ideas have been used to justify some of the worst crimes in history - slavery, the holocaust, apartheid, segregation, murders and lynchings. From the great racist crimes in history to bullying in the school playground and vicious tabloid news coverage, racist ideas have to be opposed because they disfigure our society...
Policies to combat racism and celebrate our diversity are a permanent part of the work of London.
At the following year’s festival, the Mayor was in even better form.
On 15 July 2007, Livingstone said this:
London's fortunes are tied up with our stand against racism and prejudice... Fighting racism is a daily fight and a political priority for our city and the Rise: London United festival is a clear statement of that fact.
Regarding the teenage violence that had plagued London in 2007, Tim Donovan put these questions to the Mayor:
Are you worried about this recent spate of teenage violence is it something new and alarming?... Tony Blair said, not long ago, that this was a black, cultural thing, do you agree?
To which he replied:
There is an element of that, particularly around the drug trade but NO! IT’S A LOT OF WHITE KIDS STABBING OTHER WHITE KIDS!
Now that is as big a lie, if not bigger, than any Tony B Liar ever told.
In the year to 15 July 2007, when Livingstone said what he said, 16 teenagers had been murdered in London.
Ten of the dead teenagers were black boys, three were black girls, one was mixed race and the other two dead children were white. At the time of Livingstone’s great lie, ALL OF THE KNOWN KILLERS AND THOSE SUSPECTED OF THE KILLINGS WERE BLACK.
Red Ken's casual dishonesty has been captured in the video on view here:
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=F5IoAJuFQ
4E
For the remainder of this exposé, go here:
http://www.iamanengl
ishman.com/page.php?
iCategoryId=917&iPar
entId=889
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