Undoubtedly The War With Iraq Was A

I Opposed The Suez War, I Opposed The Falklands War. I Opposed The Libyan Bombing And I Opposed The Gulf War And I Never Believed That Any Of Those Principled Arguments Lost A Single Vote - Indeed, I Think They Gained Support Though That Was Not Why You Did It. What Has Been Lacking In Labour Politics Over A Long Period Is A Principled Stand

When I Think Of Cool Britannia I Think Of Old People Dying Of Hypothermia.

If You're Going To Make Sense Of Politics You Have To Have A Historical Perspective And Also Recognise That You Have To Work With People You Don't Agree With.

Change From Below, The Formulation Of Demands From The Populace To End Unacceptable Injustice, Supported By Direct Action, Has Played A Far Larger Part In Shaping British Democracy Than Most Constitutional Lawyers, Political Commentators, Historians Or Statesmen Have Ever Cared To Admit. Direct Action In A Democratic Society Is Fundamentally An Educational Exercise.

Nelson Mandela Was A Terrorist. And Then He Wins The World Peace Prize And Becomes President Of South Africa. That's How Change Happens. It's Very Important Not To Differentiate Protest From The Democratic Process.