Catalyst - 4 comments
Via Dirty Leftie. Have I heard of this think tank? I don't know, there are so many. Anyway, it's been going seven years, so it must have must have been keeping itself busy. Their aims:
Catalyst is not aligned to any political party, but we are an organisation of the left, of democratic socialists, with a clear statement of purpose and an Editorial Board comprising individuals who have all made substantial contributions in the fields of politics, economic and social policy. We intend to use our network of Board members and contacts to identify and publicise radical proposals which conform to our values, as stated in our aims.Pamphlets cost £5 each. According to their recent press appearances, they seem pretty keen on rail renationalisation, which I find a little disconcerting, but you might not. Plenty of other publications available for free download.
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Ben Jackson's pamphlet on "Why Equality Matters" is superb. I should declare an interest: he's a friend. But that doesn't get in the way of the fact that it's superb.
They have some impressive names on the national council, chaired by Roy Hattersley. I remember (but only just) whan Hattersley was supposed to be the right wing balance to lefty Kinnock.
Chris, I shall endeavour to read that on the train this evening - call it "ideological rearmament".
Stephen, yes, how things change. I remember Steve Bell referring to "Hattocratic neo-sensibilism" as late as the early 90s.
Rail renationalisation is a great thing!
I suspect New Labour don't pay much attention to catalyst because they portray some real left wing values. But as the numbers swell, the voice gets louder...
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