The Labour Party's comIt is necessary to demonstrate how only public control, rather than the profit motive, can deliver decent housing for all, or energy and transport policies which are both environmentally sustainable and meet the needs of ordinary people. It is also important that we recognise the need for popular involvement and democratic accountability, rather than old style bureaucratic nationalised corporations.
I believe the clause succinctly and evocatively describes the kind of society which we need and which I believe the Labour Party should be working towards. I see no reason to apologise for defending it as it stands.
It is important however that such a campaign does not simply remain a defence of the status quo, but rather presents a positive agenda for the party.
One example might be a statement wholeheartedly rejecting private ownership of natural resources — such as water, oil, gas, and land, apart from owner-occupiers and working farmers.
One could also introduce new material, such as a clause pledging to abolish all inherited power and privilege, including abolition of the monarchy.
Malcolm Hunter Leicester However our main priority is development of the union side, i.e. campaigning on issues directly affecting the "unemployed" (in the widest sense of the term).
To this end in the new year we are organising a conference to relaunch the National Claimants Federation. der members.
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