More United - is this the way forward in politics?

Well given the woeful lack of decent opposition, anything is better than nothing at the moment. Not sure how it will work though. Perhaps it's the beginnings of feeling the way forward to another more presentative political party. Who knows?

Does anybody realize how many different cultures a new party will need to embrace to gain enough support to even worry the 2 main parties.

Aren't parties and movements such as these about politics, not "cultures"?

Well don't forget we had a referendum because the Prime Minister of the time was worried about support draining away from the Tory party to UKIP.

That's maybe all it would take for political parties to toe the line and get their house in order.

I think the two main parties have two entirely different views(apart from the obvious) the Tories will do anything to get into and retain power. Labour is all about principle and ideology and in some cases e.g. Corbyn - sod power. They believe that change comes from the grass roots and social change. I am however unclear exactly how change in this model comes about though.

www.moreunited.uk/beliefs

I put this on a different thread.

This isn't intended to be a new party Gononsuch. From what I gathered - and I will caveat that again to say I don't know - the idea is that anyone can subscribe through some sort of crowd funding - even if you belong to another party. They have set out their principles and will use the funds raised to back anyone standing who espouses these. From what PA said, if there are several possibilities in one area the members of More United in that area will interview them and decide who to back.

They've got nearly 5000 supporters already.

It will be interesting to see what the other parties think, about whether they can belong to this group as well as the party.

Definitely pro EU.

Anyone else think was about the start of the football season?

Sorry Jen. I did think of adding that to an existing thread but thought it deserved one of its own so I missed your link.

This is today's Mar programme and the item is about 19 minutes and 26 seconds in.

Sorry annsixty I don't think it can be changed.

No probs. I hate politics and football equally.

I don't see the son in law of the duke of Westminster as small money

I did ask on another thread, how can a Tory MP and a Labour MP vote with their party whip if they agree to agree

They want to do what momentum now do, get their own into power so I am against it

That's okay, Gracesgran. Idid think about another thread, and that's why I noticed this one.
I get very confused by the number of new threads started on similar subjects. But I agree, it's important enough for its own thread.
One thing I have noticed is the number of SDP members on it.

I wasn't really asking what people are for and against politically AB but more - is this a way politics could move forwards?

Not at all sure what the D of W has to do with the idea that there might be various movements which support an overall area of politics and use modern technology to raise money and support various MPs. I suppose the MPs would be put forward by parties which, as we are seeing, would have a smaller and more 'committed to the party' membership.

I have asked GNHQ if they could change the title and I am sure they will if they can.

One thing I have noticed is the number of SDP members on it.
Not really surprised Jen; a lot have felt homeless for some time.

I quite like the idea of movement, wherever it is going, as the parties - until the recent rise in numbers for the LP and LDs - have been haemorrhaging members.

Clare Gerada a convenor. Used to be head of the GPC. Very anti Jeremy Hunt.

At the moment all they are wanting is expressions of interest, so no political party.

Gracesgran, politics is all about for and against

Over 7000 now.

When it gets to about 7 million I may sit up and take notice. Right now, I just dont get it.

@Gg

Dan Snow is married to the Duke of Westminster's daughter, who has spent some of her own money on prison reform. Dan is one of the 'convenors'. However, his gt gt grandfather was Lloyd George and he's been quite active politically.

I confess that I don't really understand how it would work, unless MPs were prepared to stand as independents.

I thought it a bit of a daft idea tbh and not one of Paddy's best.

I don't think they will be bothered, obie.