[Marxism] Re: British General Election Results

[Tony Hartin <t.hartin@xxxxxxxxxx>]

# /Subject/: [Marxism] British General Election Results
# /From/: "Martin Spellman" <martinwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
<mailto:martinwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
wrote..
> George Galloway is the only successful Respect candidate. Two
> others, where they came second are given below. This was the
> party that was going to reflect the millions against the war and
> break the mould of British politics, don't forget. Also the CPB
> results.

Jesus man, whats eating you? Actually there were 3 second places
+ almost a fourth second place in Poplar and Canning Town. The best results in 
London
are all in geographically contiguous areas - it is/was a working class 
heartland for Labour - not any more.
I'd love to see a breakdown of booths because some of these areas like 
Poplar/Isle of Dogs are partially yuppie and others are
both white and asian working class.

Actually I found the BNP results a bit chilling. Look at Dagenham.. the east 
london working class seat that RESPECT didn't run in.. the BNP doubled their 
vote to 10%.
Its a warning of what can happen if the LEFT indulges in sectarianism.

I'm not 100% comfortable with all the politics of RESPECT, but I'm 95% onvinced 
that this has been a great step forward for the Left.
A lot depends now on what Respect will do on the ground to further build 
support. The firefighters union has just elected a left wing leader who wants
to take on New Labours attacks on public services like the firefighters. And 
the firefighters donated to RESPECT. Its a perfect opportunity for RESPECT to 
gain
further within the working class

yftr,
Tony H



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