tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-395322449057378452024-03-12T17:06:18.803-07:00Richard BarnbrookRichard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-14456865187316207572010-08-25T09:33:00.000-07:002010-08-25T09:35:29.294-07:00Changes that have to take place<p class="MsoNormal"><i>(This has been forwarded to the Chairman Nick Griffin, MEP, and the Party National Organiser, Clive Jefferson for their consideration.)</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">I have always maintained impartial over the recent months after the elections, if not all the way through my political career with the BNP. Maybe the term impartiality should be replaced with that of professionalism.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yes, I did stand for the leadership and yes, I did shake hands with Eddy Butler. That was before I saw what a moronic level this party and its structure has descended into, all crying out in the name of <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Britain</st1:place></st1:country-region> and in the name of the BNP. What a fool I have been! It has now come to my attention that old friends, the first that I ever met when I joined the Party in 1999, that do not hold any status other than that of true activists, have been bullied and threatened not to work with me in any capacity. I may have resigned the whip, but for good reason. I am still a loyal member of THE PARTY. Managements come and go, as do leaders, but the stakeholders always remain the same. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I have never attacked anybody personally or made statements </p> <p class="MsoNormal">to undermine the party, let alone its ability to function. While I am still a member of the GLA I will do my damndest to make sure that a member of the party that I belong to will be re-elected to the in 2012, but that is a long shot at this moment in time with these divisions and factions taking place. As I said before I will resume the whip once the perceived current problems have been tackled This is not a selfish act or reprisal, it is simply what the party has to do now in order to survive.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Clarity, Communication, Cohesion and Continuity:<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">It’s due to the perception of a total collapse of communication from Head Office down, along with possible improprieties in the financial governance of our party that has caused the discontent of recent months We need an overhaul. Once again, this is what I suggest:<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:28.5pt;text-indent:-19.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 28.5pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Our Chairman, Nick Griffin, MEP, be made life-long president of the party, a similar position that was offered to John Tyndall. <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:28.5pt;text-indent:-19.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 28.5pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">That Nick Griffin, MEP, be given all necessary resources to fight to regain his seat in future European elections.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:28.5pt;text-indent:-19.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 28.5pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">That all expenditures over £500 are made open to party scrutiny in addition to that of the Electoral Commission.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:28.5pt;text-indent:-19.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 28.5pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">That auditing and accounting functions are carried out by a scrutiny committee of 2 independent party members as well as independent professionals who have had to tender for the contract in order to secure the most competitive rate for Party<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:28.5pt;text-indent:-19.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 28.5pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">That all communications and activities based in <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Northern Ireland</st1:place></st1:country-region> be brought to the mainland immediately and downsized to fit within the Party’s realistic structural capability and budget.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:28.5pt;text-indent:-19.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 28.5pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">6)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">A full explanation of why the Party has gone from being £2.3 million in credit to a deficit of £600 000 in the past year.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:28.5pt;text-indent:-19.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 28.5pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">7)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">All Regional Organisers and above, including national management, to undergo a polygraph lie detector test within the next 6 months.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:28.5pt;text-indent:-19.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 28.5pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">8)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">All Regional Organisers to stand down and be elected by the regional members and to be paid £1000 per month, plus travelling expenses and communications. This is based on getting our donations and membership fees up again.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:28.5pt;text-indent:-19.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 28.5pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">9)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">A Cabinet should be set up to include the Chairman, and Deputy Chairman. The Treasurer and the other 3 members to be chosen by the Advisory Council from among themselves.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:28.5pt;text-indent:-19.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 28.5pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">10)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">All day to day decision making should be discussed and voted on by the Cabinet.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:28.5pt;text-indent:-19.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 28.5pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">11)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Regional Organisers can only be dismissed by the members of that region, or by the Advisory Council.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-42915725053865923532010-08-25T07:21:00.000-07:002010-08-25T07:32:56.218-07:00GLA ELECIONS 2012: LONDON CALLING!<p class="MsoNormal">The internal difficulties which are dogging our party should not and cannot be allowed to affect our election chances for the Greater London Assembly here in <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">London</st1:city></st1:place> in 2012. It is imperative that we all start working towards this campaign now!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I realise that many of you are feeling demoralised. And the 2012 elections may seem to be a long way off. But, the one thing I do know is how to run a successful GLA campaign. And make no mistake, if we are to have any chance in getting a BNP assembly member in to the GLA in 2012, we have to start our action now!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I may have resigned the party whip, but I am still a member of the BNP and I intend to remain so. Indeed, once the issues of concern have been ironed out, I will be more than happy to return to the fold. I am also fully committed to getting a person (whoever it may be that is eventually nominated), and hopefully more than one, elected on to the Assembly. But to do this, we have to create a forceful nationalist presence in <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">London</st1:place></st1:city>. We have to get the message out to the voters. WE HAVE TO PUT OUT A MILLION LEAFLETS JUST TO EQUAL OUR EFFORTS IN 2008. This is a huge feat in itself. Hopefully, we can better it. BUT IF WE SIT BACK AND WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR IN THE HOPE THAT BY THEN, EVERYTHING WILL HAVE SETTLED DOWN AGAIN, IT WILL BE TOO LATE!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">WE HAVE TO START NOW OR <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">LONDON</st1:place></st1:city> WILL BE LOST TO US!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Nick Griffin is now the London Organiser. But Nick is also MEP for the <st1:state st="on">North West</st1:state> with an office in <st1:city st="on">Brussels</st1:city> and a home in <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Wales</st1:place></st1:country-region>. He can’t be everywhere at once.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">All I want is the success of this Party. I will not sit back and surrender <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">London</st1:place></st1:city> or the South East. I, along with other longstanding activists, have the experience and the public profile to lead this campaign. But to do it, we need your help.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Forget all the gripes and the infighting. Let the party big-wigs play their power games if they want to. The future of this country is the only thing that matters. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you can help, please contact me: <a href="mailto:richardbarnbrook2402@hotmail.co.uk">richardbarnbrook2402@hotmail.co.uk</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I look forward to hearing from you!</p>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-65313861334975214812010-08-19T08:50:00.000-07:002010-08-19T08:52:04.149-07:00Message to Voters and Supporters<p class="MsoNormal">The statement posted today in my previous blog entry, (please see below) was sent to Head Office on Tuesday. I have not yet had any response which indicates to me that action will be taken on the points that I raised.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am not prepared to stand back in silence while longstanding and hard working members and colleagues are suspended ‘pending investigation’ but without a clear explanation. And, following the leadership challenge, I’m not prepared to carry on as before while rumoured irregularities are simply swept under the carpet. We have to have integrity, fairness and clarity at all levels. If we lose sight of these principles, we are doomed.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I realise the disappointment that some people will feel, especially those party workers and activists who so generously gave of their time, money and efforts to get me elected in 2008. To them, let me say this: it would be far, far easier for me to remain silent and turn a blind eye to the current concerns in the hope that they will go away. But the situation is not improving and every day that goes by sees more good people leaving the party in disillusionment and confusion.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">It’s not in my nature to do nothing. I cannot stand back when things are clearly amiss, and watch from the sidelines. This, I feel strongly, would be letting all of you down, and would not solve anything in the long term. What matters above all else is the welfare of our cause and our country. Nationalism must not be damaged simply to preserve personal interests. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I’m not pointing the finger at anyone. I’m not out to apportion blame. I’m not getting involved in factionalism, or doing deals. I am simply asking for answers, so that the problems can be rectified, and this is the only way I have of showing that I am serious about obtaining them. If I have jeopardised my own career prospects in standing up and speaking out, then so be it.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I look forward to resuming the party whip just as soon as I am satisfied that sensible action is being taken to address those issues which are worrying so many members and holding us back. Then we can hopefully move forward with renewed vigour and optimism and start to recover the ground we have lost.</p>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-11132122815057782432010-08-19T05:35:00.000-07:002010-08-19T05:36:34.667-07:00Why I resigned the Party Whip: The inescapable issues that must be addressed<p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The leadership challenge gave Nick Griffin a clear and decisive mandate; hopefully the Party will be able to move forward. But in order for this to happen, concerns that came to light in the course of the campaign must be addressed. We cannot progress as a party if things are simply swept under the proverbial carpet.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I have spent over a decade working the streets of London and across the nation, to support the principles and ideals of this Party, while at the same time, working tirelessly as most of you know, getting our members elected to local and regional levels of government. I am a nationalist, heart and soul, and always will remain so. I have not made the decision to resign the Party whip lightly. Nor have I produced this document with the intention of having a go at head office, the leadership or indeed, any individual. Any retribution is for the membership to determine and not me. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I honour my membership and respect the position that I was elected to. I deeply appreciate the work of those members of this party whose tireless efforts enabled my election, and am grateful to every individual that voted for me. It is only because of this that I feel that I have a duty to now speak out and hope that the wisdom and good sense of the Party’s management will be able to rectify these problems within the next two months. I am not prepared to allow things to drag on any longer than that because the damage could be irreversible. Those who have been active members for as long as I have will recognise that this cannot be allowed to happen<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We have gone, apparently, from £2.3 million in the black to owing something in the region £600 000. Nick himself admitted publicly on the night of the leadership challenge that the Party is £500 000 in the red. The Party’s books, therefore, need to be looked into by a small group to see what has gone wrong and where and how this can be remedied. I would suggest no more than 4 individuals- two from within the Party hierarchy who can offer explanations and two members with an accounting/investigative background, who can be relied on to be totally independent and fair. I would therefore suggest Clive Jefferson and Dave Hannam on behalf of the Party, with John Savage and Michael Barnbrook and Tim Rait acting as the independent scrutinisers. The findings need to be published.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Leading on from this, we were late again submitting the books to the Electoral Commission and the Party was fined as a result. This should not have happened as it could have been avoided and has cost the Party money. It is another indication that the accounting side of things needs scrutiny and overhaul.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The large scale sackings and suspensions have to stop. In particular, the individuals sacked from the Advisory Council should at least be given reasons for their dismissal. Those members suspended over the past few weeks ‘pending investigation’ should be re-admitted if there is no good reason for their exclusion. The investigation itself should be made by independent assessors and not by party officers. We cannot afford to lose good people. The effect on morale of these unexplained exclusions is devastating. If individuals need to be disciplined then so be it. But the procedure needs to be clear, transparent, and above all fair.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Once affairs are back on the straight and narrow and in order to ensure that matters do not regress, I would like consideration to be given to implementing the following measures:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Polygraph tests for anyone at Regional Organiser level or above, which includes non members These tests are expensive but very effective at rooting out infiltrators and they have to be prioritised. We cannot afford to let in any more moles into positions of authority from which they can wreck our Party’s future. The tests should be undertaken compulsorily, from the Leader downwards.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">A new internal party structure needs to be set up to protect employment rights of BNP staff members. This committee would be required to check and authorise suspensions before they are issued.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">This would ensure that sackings are fair and lawful and the Party is not left open to defending expensive legal proceedings.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Regional Organisers should be elected by the members of that region eligible to vote and should only be dismissed from office by the voting regional members, or by their peers on the Advisory Council.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The whole communications mechanism and accountancy and recruiting departments must be removed from <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Northern Ireland</st1:place></st1:country-region> and brought back to the mainland. The present location is inaccessible and therefore not cost effective or practical.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">As I have said, these issues have to be addressed within the next two months, before the political scene hots up again at the end of September. We cannot allow them fester any longer, because they are pulling this Party apart from top to bottom. When they have been resolved, I will resume my position as a BNP representative of the GLA. Until that time, my position will technically remain as independent, but rest assured that my political views have not changed.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Richard Barnbrook, BNP Member</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">London</st1:city></st1:place> Assembly Member</p>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-58947246348153424442010-08-13T09:08:00.000-07:002010-08-13T09:10:18.114-07:00PERCEPTION, PERCEPTION, PERCEPTION<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:-7.7pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); "> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:-7.7pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="color:#2A2A2A">Official Statement From Richard Barnbrook AM</span></u></b><span style="color:#2A2A2A">.</span></span><span style="color:#2A2A2A"><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">Statement Begins ; </span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">Over the last few months allegations of serious wrong doing concerning senior British National Party officials have been spread both within and outside the British National Party.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">I do not know the truth or otherwise of these allegations.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">These allegations have the potential to cause major political damage to the parties future electoral prospects unless they are investigated and revealed to be false.</span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">I was elected as a London Wide Member to serve the constituencies of Londoners who feel that the establishment political parties do not represent them or their interests.</span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">I have a duty to put their interests and the interests of the British National Party first.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">For over a decade I have been a loyal member of the British National Party.</span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">I still am one of the most loyal and dedicated members of the British National Party.</span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">This is why I have decided to take this course of action.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">The serious nature of these allegations are such that they must be the subject of an internal independent and transparent BNP investigation to ascertain the truth or otherwise of the allegations.</span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">I have decided therefore that until these allegations are investigated fully by an independent panel of British National Party officers and members and are revealed as either true or false, that I cannot continue to represent the BNP in the Greater London Assembly.</span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">I am therefore resigning the BNP whip with immediate effect and will now sit as an independent member of the London Assembly. </span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">I am not resigning my British National Party membership.</span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">I remain a loyal British National Party member and continue to serve the party and its members that I hold so dear to my heart.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">Once this internal and independent British National Party investigation reports back its findings, and I can go back to my constituents and fellow party members and report that the allegations are not true, then I will immediately recommence representing the British National Party on the GLA.</span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">I will not be making any public comment on the nature of these allegations to the media as they relate to legal issues that must remain confidential in order not to compromise the investigation. </span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">I will not be making any further comments to the media on this issue, or any issues related to the investigation, until the independent and fully transparent internal BNP investigation has reported back its findings.</span><br /><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">Richard Barnbrook AM.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:-7.7pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:#2A2A2A"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:-7.7pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color:#2A2A2A">Independent member of the Great London Authority. </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#2A2A2A"> </span></span><span style="color:#2A2A2A"><br /><br /><br /></span></p>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-69031015350415148162010-08-13T01:38:00.000-07:002010-08-13T01:39:03.236-07:00No Clear Picture!<p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Leadership challenge is now over, and yet there are issues that have not been resolved. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am left in a quondam of what can be done……….!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">RB</p>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-1975426057339872552010-08-10T08:43:00.000-07:002010-08-10T08:44:43.759-07:00TFL cutting station staff despite “SEVERE” terrorism threat!<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">According to information from the Home Office issued today, the terrorism threat we face is ‘severe.’ This means that ‘a terrorist attack is highly likely.’ There are 5 different levels of threat which indicate the likelihood of an attack in the near future. The highest possible level is ‘critical.’ ‘Severe’ is only one level down from that.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The official advice is to remain alert and to look out for suspicious bags on public transport or ‘any other potential signs of terrorist activity you many encounter.’</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In the light of this, you may think that it’s not the best time for TFL to be cutting staff and closing down ticket offces! But that’s just what they are doing! Which means of course, that there will be fewer people around to keep an eye out for suspicious articles or behaviour.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I’ve spoken to a member of staff at an outer East London station, who was very concerned that he would be stretched in having to watch platforms and concourse if the ticket office is closed, because the monitors are located in the ticket office and it’s impossible for one person to be everywhere on the station at once. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This seems to be another example of false economy on the part of TFL, and is not good news for the public.</p>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-32207816132349570712010-08-09T10:04:00.000-07:002010-08-09T10:06:59.010-07:00Video Diary: Speech in NW Leicestershire Nov 2008<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SxW67dh95kM&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SxW67dh95kM&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Video Diary: Speech in NW Leicestershire Nov 2008<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I made this passionate speech shortly after the shocking release of the BNP membership lists. The pain of those dark days is reminiscent of the turmoil going on inside the party today. My message is still the same: Come what may, we shall prevail!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-46471592984490783032010-08-09T09:51:00.000-07:002010-08-09T09:54:26.453-07:00Knife Crime and the Murder of Ben Kinsella<object width="480" height="270"><param name="movie" value="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/video/x9ksaz?additionalInfos=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/video/x9ksaz?additionalInfos=0" width="480" height="270" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></object><br /><b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9ksaz_bnp-ben-kinsella-murder_news">BNP - Ben Kinsella Murder</a></b><br /><i>Uploaded by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/BNPrenaissance">BNPrenaissance</a>. - <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/gb/channel/news">Watch the latest news videos.</a></i><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Knife Crime and the Murder of Ben Kinsella</b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Here is a brief update I gave outside the GLA, having raised the issue of knife crime with Boris Johnson at Mayor’s Question Time. You can watch me questioning Boris and see what he says in response in my video ‘Knife Crime, a Question for Boris.’</p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-56206200950615084652010-08-09T09:44:00.000-07:002010-08-09T09:50:30.309-07:00Video Diary: Knife Crime- a Question for Boris<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AB9Lgg_q5f8&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AB9Lgg_q5f8&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Video Diary: Knife Crime- a Question for Boris<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Following the murder of Ben Kinsella, I raised the problem of Knife Crime as a Question for the Mayor. You can see from his response that Boris doesn’t want to know about lobbying the government to impose tough prison sentences for those caught carrying a knives. As I keep saying, the only way to dissuade all those youngsters from carrying knives for protection is an automatic sentence of imprisonment. Unfortunately, now the fear of being attacked is just so great that we need to take this no-nonsense approach to tackle the problem. Boris’s pathetic measures to stem the tide, such as knife arches and ‘Operation Blunt’ have been proved to be ineffective as we can see from the tragedies that continue to occur on the streets of London. This year, there have been 14 knife murders of minors already. Last year in the full 12 months, there were 13.</p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-62749221644102194382010-08-09T09:41:00.000-07:002010-08-09T09:42:39.746-07:00Video Diary: GLA Victory Speech<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sJd80pPOvsM&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sJd80pPOvsM&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Video Diary: GLA Victory Speech<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">When I made this, I was extremely exhausted, having worked virtually non stop for the last 72 hours prior to the results being announced. I still remember the euphoria I felt on being elected. Shame that the other candidates didn’t have the decency or good manners to stay put.</p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-31232458406121489152010-08-09T09:38:00.000-07:002010-08-09T09:39:56.646-07:00Video Diary: Labour’s Renaissance Myth Exposed<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rK90_kYLg8s&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rK90_kYLg8s&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Video Diary: Labour’s Renaissance Myth Exposed</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"></b>So much for Labour’s propaganda trumpeting a New-Labour Renaissance! In this speech, I highlight the crime problem plaguing <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">London</st1:city></st1:place> and focus on a shocking knife-point burglary.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">This clip was made before I was elected to the GLA. Since then, nothing has changed in Boris’s brave new <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">London</st1:place></st1:city> and the new Con-Lib coalition doesn’t appear to have any ideas to tackle the problem by introducing tough prison sentences. What’s more, there are plans afoot to make cuts in policing. Unfortunately, as usual, it’s the longsuffering public that have to pay the price for politicians’ inability to grasp the nettle.</p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-11443243762231060022010-08-05T09:26:00.000-07:002010-08-05T09:27:33.026-07:00Leadership Challenge - My plans for taking the Party Forward, From Unity to Victory!<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">My plans for taking the Party forward, from Unity to Victory!<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">My intention is to be a ‘care-taker leader’ for one year in order to unite the Party and create an atmosphere of reconciliation together with much needed reform. There has been so much bitterness and fragmentation that we have all but lost our sense of direction. A good many valuable nationalists are feeling hurt and disillusioned. It’s vital that we restore morale and begin building ourselves up again- fast!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The problems that have led to all this strife have arisen from what are perceived as poor management decisions, unnecessary and confrontational law suits, and lack of democratic consultation. I would address these issues by bringing in the following measures:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Enlarging the Advisory Council, which would consist of 3 serving councillors elected to by their fellow councillors, all Regional Organisers and leading employed Party Officers.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Advisory Council would democratically select 6 of its members to sit in a Cabinet, consisting of these 6 members as well as the Chairman. The Chairman would have the casting vote. The Cabinet would decide on policy, in close consultation with the Advisory Council. This would mean in practice that the Chairman could not act without the approval of the Cabinet. The Cabinet needs to be small, no more than 7 members in total order to make quick and effective decisions. Each Cabinet member would only be eligible to stand for a year at a time and for no more than a total of 4 years continuously. This would make Cabinet members individually and practically accountable to the Advisory Council. The Chairman would not have the power to sack the Cabinet. Only the Advisory Council could de-select a Cabinet member by a majority vote with good reason. The Chairman could not be dismissed by either the Cabinet or the Advisory Council, but only by the membership of the party through a democratic leadership election process.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Chairman would have the right to choose their Deputy Chairman who would be one of the 6 Cabinet members. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Regional Organisers would have to be elected by the voting members of their region. All Regional Organisers and Sub-Regional Organisers would be given a salary and expenses.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Finance:</p> <p class="MsoNormal">A body of 3 or 4 independent auditors, not connected with the Advisory Council or the Cabinet, or any other paid post within the Party, would have full scrutiny of the accounts down to all expenditure in the sum of £500 or more.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The management centre in <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">Northern Ireland</st1:country-region></st1:place> should be relocated to the mainland, along with the staff.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Party Fundraiser would be on a fixed salary, with a productivity based commission.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Also, every key officer from Sub-Regional Organisers upwards, would need to take a polygraph test to weed out infiltrators. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Recently, the emphasis has been on making money for simply for making money, rather than raising money for the use in our prime purpose, ie winning elections. If we get the number of members up, the money will automatically follow. So our overriding priority needs to be to get back on the streets.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you think all these measures would fundamentally improve our Party- then I’m the man for the job!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-58697491068316306722010-08-05T09:25:00.000-07:002010-08-05T09:26:01.646-07:00Leadership Challenge - Setting out my stall<h1>Setting out my stall:-</h1> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana">As I’m sure you all know by now, my former blog site, <u>richardbarnbrook.com</u> was suddenly hijacked when I put my name forward for the leadership challenge, so sadly, all my earlier reports have been lost. As I’m not in the business of asking for unnecessary donations, I don’t have the advantage of a specially designed swish leadership challenge site! What I am doing though is using this blog in order to put forward some of my ideas.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana">So please take a look at my entries to see what I stand for. I also will be posting some of my earlier videos, which give an insight into the work I have been doing at the GLA, as well as one or two speeches that I’ve made in the past. Hopefully these will give those of you who haven’t met me an idea of what I am like in person.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana">This is a campaign that is being fought largely on management issues. However, setting aside the name-calling, which is absolutely unnecessary and unworthy, the personality, or rather the character and the strengths of the candidates is of fundamental importance. The question is, what sort of person would make a good leader for our Party? <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana">Intellectual ability is not enough. You only need to look at some of our establishment big-wigs to see that! Having what many would see as all the right answers is not enough. Simply promising change as an instant ‘fix-all’ is not enough. Because I don’t believe it’s possible to be a truly successful leader unless you can really take people with you, heart and soul. Being in the right is only half the battle. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana">Some of the greatest victories in history occurred when battles were waged against such odds that they looked downright impossible to win. What was it that carried those foot soldiers and sailors over the edge to defy their very reason? Discipline played its part certainly, but rules and regulations, without an exhilarated, ‘can-do’ spirit can’t work these sorts of miracles. I believe it was the inspiration of valiant leadership which encouraged the individual rank and file to reach for the moon with both hands- and attain it! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana">True leadership, in my book, means you have to be able to take people with you, not just by winning the argument, but by winning hearts as well as minds. And that is why I am the leader I firmly believe our Party needs to bring us together right now!<o:p></o:p></span></p>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-15924679533030830822010-08-05T09:22:00.000-07:002010-08-05T09:23:15.944-07:00Leadership Challenge - Clarity, Communication, Cohesion and Continuity<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Clarity, Communication, Cohesion and Continuity</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The 4 Cs- this is what is needed to turn our party around!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Clarity- we need a clear statement of intention of what we are about. We need to specify our objectives, principles and approach. in order to motivate, inspire and galvanise our membership.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Communication- we need a clear and regular channel of communication from the top down, and indeed we need to encourage feedback from the bottom up! The right hand needs to know what the left hand is doing. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Cohesion- We need to make sure that everyone is on board and singing from the same song sheet. Democracy is vital in achieving this. When decisions are made properly accountable, everyone can present a united front.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Continuity- We need to make sure that groups and individuals are supporting each other and working to one overall objective with a commonality of purpose. For this to work out, policy needs to be rolled out and adhered to nationwide. This would avoid individuals and groups being isolated and left out unsupported on a limb because they have not been included in the plan of action.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">If these elements are not adhered to the result is a state of organised chaos which results in frustration and de-motivation. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I, Richard Barnbrook, am the only person who can create a sense of stability, clarity and inclusiveness in our Party!</p>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-6031396374586003782010-08-05T09:20:00.000-07:002010-08-05T09:21:02.615-07:00Video Diary: Flowers for Hodge!<div><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SffjWSaI__4&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SffjWSaI__4&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Video Diary: Flowers for Hodge!<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Margaret Hodge scored an ‘own goal’ by recognising that the white working class had been put to the back of the housing queue, in favour of immigrant migrants and asylum seekers. I delivered a bouquet to her office by way of a ‘thank you’ – tongue in cheek, of course!</p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-48212611585881885962010-08-05T09:18:00.000-07:002010-08-05T09:19:16.564-07:00Video Diary: Putting Boris on the spot<div><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://web1.nyc.youtube.com/v/4Cj067CucUc&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://web1.nyc.youtube.com/v/4Cj067CucUc&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Video Diary: Putting Boris on the spot<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In so far as it shows Mayor Boris making strenuous efforts to avoid answering the question, this clip could be seen as amusing; but the subject matter is very serious. I raised the subject of the indigenous white population in <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">London</st1:place></st1:city> fast becoming a minority ethnic group and asked Boris what measures were being taken to protect our interests? You can see for yourself the nil response. Predictable, yes, but it goes to show just how far the political elite have already sold us out.</p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-67209285293124179922010-08-05T09:17:00.001-07:002010-08-05T09:17:54.934-07:00Video Diary: GLA Update 21 10 08<div><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/q9gUSamOd54&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/q9gUSamOd54&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Video Diary: GLA Update 21 10 08<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">You can see from this clip the range of issues that arise in the course of my GLA work. From health issues like the rise in the number of cases of TB, the controversial ban on police BNP membership, to the benefits of using home produced coal as a future energy source. There’s a whole range of issues affecting Londoners that need a nationalist input.</p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-19360011781719608112010-08-05T09:12:00.000-07:002010-08-05T09:13:55.184-07:00Video Diary: Barnbrook baffles Boris<div><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gS6yb8k1TrQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gS6yb8k1TrQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Video Diary: Barnbrook baffles Boris<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">It’s clear that Boris doesn’t know the answer to my specific question about interest rates. Just watch this!</p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-28054251833741258862010-08-05T09:11:00.000-07:002010-08-05T09:12:24.528-07:00Video Diary: We want our country back!<div><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5XwJNnP0ZjE&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5XwJNnP0ZjE&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Video Diary: We want our country back!<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I made this speech outside the Houses of Parliament. In fact this was the second speech I made from beside the inspiring statue of Boadiccea. I still feel moved when looking at this one! Ken Livingstone in no longer Mayor of London, but the issues that I raise are still just as topical.</p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-88245376603346552092010-08-05T09:09:00.000-07:002010-08-05T09:11:25.886-07:00Video Diary: RWB<div><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FSJ0wO_BzQU&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FSJ0wO_BzQU&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Video Diary: RWB<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This was filmed in Derbyshire at the RWB in 2008. It made a change of scene from <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">London</st1:place></st1:city>, but I didn’t miss the chance to collect some more signatures for my London Mothers against Knives Petition. I met a lot of people and found that I was well recognised, despite being mainly <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">London</st1:place></st1:city> based. </p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-54909760878798868502010-08-05T09:08:00.000-07:002010-08-05T09:09:09.913-07:00Video Diary March 2008: Another Knife Murder<div><object width="480" height="270"><param name="movie" value="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/video/x9kndj?additionalInfos=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/video/x9kndj?additionalInfos=0" width="480" height="270" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></object><br /><b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9kndj_bnp-just-another-knife-murder-in-lo_news">BNP - Just Another knife murder in London</a></b><br /><i>Uploaded by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/BNPrenaissance">BNPrenaissance</a>. - <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/gb/channel/news">Watch the latest news videos.</a></i></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Video Diary March 2008: Another Knife Murder<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This clip was made following the murder of Robert Knox. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Another victim of knife crime.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Another senseless and unnecessary tragedy. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">And here we are now, over two years later. Still the authorities refuse to take the firm steps that are needed to stamp on this scourge which is a blight on face of <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">London</st1:city></st1:place>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I am continuing to promote my London Mothers Against Knives Petition to try and bring pressure to bear on the government. Have you signed it yet?</p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-804615152727795272010-08-05T09:03:00.000-07:002010-08-05T09:04:35.887-07:00Video Diary: Red Arrows’ 90th Anniversary Fly-Past<div><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6niV8639nvM&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6niV8639nvM&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:252.0pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Video Diary: Red Arrows’ 90<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Fly-Past<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This is a rousing speech I gave just before the Red Arrows flew over central <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">London</st1:place></st1:city> to celebrate the 90<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the RAF. Apparently, the Red Arrows will not be permitted to do the honours over the Olympic Games in 2012 because they are deemed to be too British!</p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-62844477184063758002010-08-05T09:01:00.000-07:002010-08-05T09:03:13.690-07:00GLA update: August 2008<div><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WxwYfuxYmyQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WxwYfuxYmyQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">GLA update: August 2008<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">A quick peek inside the assembly hall, combined with another update, explaining how I managed to save some council tax payers’ money!</p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39532244905737845.post-35180457624878498352010-08-05T08:56:00.000-07:002010-08-05T08:57:48.974-07:00Video Diary: Richard Barnbrook joins the Police Parade<div><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FEuDKXtlM74&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FEuDKXtlM74&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Video Diary: Richard Barnbrook joins the Police Parade<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this clip, I joined a march of 25, 000 police officers and PCSOs in January 2008. This was part of a national campaign, because the government had refused to backdate their pay increase.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">All those who attended were either on annual leave or rest day. The atmosphere was very good natured and cordial, and was a fine opportunity for me to show the Party’s support for the excellent work that the police do. They are clearly undervalued. As you can see, I managed to get myself right at the front of the line!</p></div>Richard Barnbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03681179088366428205noreply@blogger.com0