The official blog of The Social Democratic Party.
Early in October 2002, the SDP held its annual Conference, this time in Manchester. The SDP’s leader, William Clouston, gave a speech that serves not just as a rallying cry, but as a summary of the party’s philosophy, reasoning and intent. Here it is.
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The combination of mass migration and the lack of a robust integration policy has not only disadvantaged British working-class communities, but also children of migrants born in Britain.
Sadia Hameed
Those of us who lament the loss of the common life are often accused of wanting a better yesterday. This is untrue. We want a better tomorrow and believe it depends - almost entirely - on what we can still do together.
William Clouston
The Orkney microcosm offers much to learn. Above all, there is a sense among Orcadians of being part of something bigger than themselves.
The Government's Free Port proposals are lacking in democratic participation and industrial vision.
Michael Taylor
In South Korea, the government can rely on major corporations to support a national effort. In Britain, it's a different story.
Family, Community, Nation.